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It is also suggested that the use of bacterial consortium ensures consistent performance by BCA in field conditions. Hence, the article provides a detailed account on different biocontrol mechanisms displayed by BCA. The inherent traits of PGPR to antagonize a pathogen through various mechanisms has been investigated extensively to utilize them as potent biocontrol agents (BCA). Biological control has been considered to be an eco-friendly, safe and effective method for disease management.

In this context, the present review article addresses the usage of rhizospheric antagonistic bacteria as a suitable alternative to control tomato fungal diseases namely Fusarium wilt and early blight disease. As the environmental and health concerns alert the necessity to move towards a sustainable agriculture system, biological approach using indigenous plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) gains a strong impetus in the field of plant disease control.

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