This document describes research on developing and commercializing a biopesticide using Pseudomonas fluorescence. Key points:
- P. fluorescence is a gram-negative bacteria that grows easily in minimal media and protects plants by producing antibiotics and hydrogen cyanide to kill pathogens.
- Tests found P. fluorescence grew positively in various media and showed positive biochemical characteristics and anti-pathogenic activity against Fusarium oxysporum.
- A bioformulation of P. fluorescence mixed with talc powder and CMC could be mass produced and commercialized as a natural plant pathogen control applied to soil.