Biological Management of Cotton Target Leaf Spot (Corynespora cassiicola) Using Bacterial Endophytes
E. Rajeswari, M. P. Tamil Malar, R. Nandhini & A. Subramanian · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026
Background: Cotton, a major global fibre and oilseed crop, is significantly affected by foliar diseases like target leaf spot, causing substantial yield losses. Due to concerns over chemical control, endophytic bacteria offer a sustainable alternative by suppressing pathogens thr...