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The chapter discusses the role of bacterial and fungal chitinases in managing pests and diseases in agro-horticultural crops, highlighting the importance of chitin as a structural component in both fungi and insect cuticles. Chitinolytic enzymes produced by microorganisms can inhibit the growth of pests and pathogens, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. The text emphasizes the potential of biocontrol agents derived from chitinolytic bacteria to enhance agricultural sustainability by r
- Author
- Nive Anu
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- EN