BACKGROUND: Pepper anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum scovillei is a destructive disease. Currently, anthracnose diseases are primary controlled using fungicides, but prolonged overuse of conventional chemical fungicides can adversely affect both the environment and human health. Thus, it is essential to explore safer alternative methods for controlling pepper anthracnose to mitigate environmental and food safety risks. One promising strategy is biocontrol utilizing Bacillus species. RESULTS: We identified the Bacillus velezensis strain LQ-03...
