Research Article

Potential of a Bacillus spp. consortium as a biological control agent of purple spot (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.) and enhancement of shallot growth and production

Volume: 65 Number: 3 September 30, 2025
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Potential of a Bacillus spp. consortium as a biological control agent of purple spot (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.) and enhancement of shallot growth and production

Abstract

Purple spot disease caused by Alternaria porri poses a significant threat to shallot plants, potentially leading to yield reductions of up to 40%. Addressing this issue is crucial for maintaining agricultural productivity and ensuring food security. One promising approach to controlling purple spot disease is the utilization of Bacillus spp. consortium, which offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution. In a recent study, researchers aimed to identify the most effective Bacillus spp. consortium for controlling A. porri while also enhancing the growth and yield of shallot plants. The study was employed a completely randomized design (CRD) with seven treatments and five replicates. These treatments included various combinations of Bacillus strains along with positive and negative controls and a fungicide containing mancozeb 80%. The results of the study demonstrated that the consortium treatment consisting of B. pseudomycoides EPL 1.1.4 + B. cereus TLE 2.3 + B. cereus TLE 1.1 + B. cereus SNE 2.2 was the most effective in reducing purple spot disease development. This treatment exhibited a disease incidence of 17.00% and disease severity of 13.33%. Moreover, the consortium treatment significantly promoted the growth and production of shallot plants. Specifically, plants treated with this consortium exhibited a notable increase in plant height, leaf number, and both fresh and dry bulb weights. The enhanced growth parameters included a plant height of 49.83 cm, a number of leaves of 53.33 strands, and fresh and dry bulb weights of 127.08 g and 96.65 g, respectively.

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Supporting Institution

Directorate General of Higher Education through LPPM UNAND

Project Number

SK Number 561/UN16.R/XII/KPT/2023 and Contract Number T/2/UN.16.17/PP.Pangan

Thanks

The authors would like to thank the Directorate General of Higher Education through LPPM UNAND following the Agreement Letter for the Implementation of Basic Research Publication Assignments with SK Number 561/UN16.R/XII/KPT/2023 and Contract Number T/2/UN.16.17/PP.Pangan - which has funded this research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Phytopathology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 25, 2025

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

April 25, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 17, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 65 Number: 3

APA
Yanti, Y., Hamid, H., Nurbailis, N., & Wibowo, I. (2025). Potential of a Bacillus spp. consortium as a biological control agent of purple spot (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.) and enhancement of shallot growth and production. Plant Protection Bulletin, 65(3), 50-60. https://doi.org/10.16955/bitkorb.1472420
AMA
1.Yanti Y, Hamid H, Nurbailis N, Wibowo I. Potential of a Bacillus spp. consortium as a biological control agent of purple spot (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.) and enhancement of shallot growth and production. Plant Protection Bulletin. 2025;65(3):50-60. doi:10.16955/bitkorb.1472420
Chicago
Yanti, Yulmira, Hasmiandy Hamid, Nurbailis Nurbailis, and Ilham Wibowo. 2025. “Potential of a Bacillus Spp. Consortium As a Biological Control Agent of Purple Spot (Alternaria Porri (Ellis) Cif.) and Enhancement of Shallot Growth and Production”. Plant Protection Bulletin 65 (3): 50-60. https://doi.org/10.16955/bitkorb.1472420.
EndNote
Yanti Y, Hamid H, Nurbailis N, Wibowo I (September 1, 2025) Potential of a Bacillus spp. consortium as a biological control agent of purple spot (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.) and enhancement of shallot growth and production. Plant Protection Bulletin 65 3 50–60.
IEEE
[1]Y. Yanti, H. Hamid, N. Nurbailis, and I. Wibowo, “Potential of a Bacillus spp. consortium as a biological control agent of purple spot (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.) and enhancement of shallot growth and production”, Plant Protection Bulletin, vol. 65, no. 3, pp. 50–60, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.16955/bitkorb.1472420.
ISNAD
Yanti, Yulmira - Hamid, Hasmiandy - Nurbailis, Nurbailis - Wibowo, Ilham. “Potential of a Bacillus Spp. Consortium As a Biological Control Agent of Purple Spot (Alternaria Porri (Ellis) Cif.) and Enhancement of Shallot Growth and Production”. Plant Protection Bulletin 65/3 (September 1, 2025): 50-60. https://doi.org/10.16955/bitkorb.1472420.
JAMA
1.Yanti Y, Hamid H, Nurbailis N, Wibowo I. Potential of a Bacillus spp. consortium as a biological control agent of purple spot (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.) and enhancement of shallot growth and production. Plant Protection Bulletin. 2025;65:50–60.
MLA
Yanti, Yulmira, et al. “Potential of a Bacillus Spp. Consortium As a Biological Control Agent of Purple Spot (Alternaria Porri (Ellis) Cif.) and Enhancement of Shallot Growth and Production”. Plant Protection Bulletin, vol. 65, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 50-60, doi:10.16955/bitkorb.1472420.
Vancouver
1.Yulmira Yanti, Hasmiandy Hamid, Nurbailis Nurbailis, Ilham Wibowo. Potential of a Bacillus spp. consortium as a biological control agent of purple spot (Alternaria porri (Ellis) Cif.) and enhancement of shallot growth and production. Plant Protection Bulletin. 2025 Sep. 1;65(3):50-6. doi:10.16955/bitkorb.1472420

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