Biocontrol Effects and Potential Defence Mechanism of Bacillus velezensis JS6-1 Against Fusarium solani-Induced Postharvest Rots in Muskmelon.

Friendly Soil Bacterium Bacillus velezensis JS6-1 Protects Muskmelons from Devastating Postharvest Rot

Researchers have identified Bacillus velezensis JS6-1 as a powerful natural biocontrol agent against Fusarium solani-induced postharvest rot in muskmelons. The strain inhibits fungal growth, produces antifungal metabolites, and boosts the fruit’s own defense enzymes, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical fungicides.