Biocontrol manufacturing and agricultural applications of Bacillus velezensis

Abolfazl Keshmirshekan; Leonardo M de Souza Mesquita; Sónia P M Ventura

doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2024.02.003

Biocontrol manufacturing and agricultural applications of Bacillus velezensis

Trends Biotechnol. 2024 Mar 5:S0167-7799(24)00032-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2024.02.003. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Abolfazl Keshmirshekan¹, Leonardo M de Souza Mesquita², Sónia P M Ventura³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
² Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences (FCA), University of Campinas, Rua Pedro Zaccaria 1300, Limeira, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: mesquitalms@gmail.com.
³ Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal. Electronic address: spventura@ua.pt.

PMID: 38448350
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2024.02.003

Abstract

Many microorganisms have been reported as bioagents for producing ecofriendly, cost-effective, and safe products. Some Bacillus species of bacteria can be used in agricultural applications. Bacillus velezensis in particular has shown promising results for controlling destructive phytopathogens and in biofungicide manufacturing. Some B. velezensis strains can promote plant growth and display antibiotic activities against plant pathogen agents. In this review, we focus on the often-overlooked potential properties of B. velezensis as a bioagent for applications that will extend beyond the traditional agricultural uses. We delve into its versatility and future prospects, the challenges such uses may encounter, and some drawbacks associated with B. velezensis-based products.

Keywords: Bacillus spp.; antifungal; biofungicide; probiotics; secondary metabolites; water treatment.

Publication types

Review