Physico-Chemical, Viability Evaluations and Efficacy Assessment of Bacillus subtilis Against Soft Rot Disease in Phalaenopsis

Abstract

The general symptom was characterized by soft lesion and decay of the tissues with foul odors. The disease might quickly spread in warmer and humid environment (Nuryani, Yusuf, Hanudin, Djatnika, & Marwoto, 2012). At least four bacterial pathogens were recognized to be the causal agents of the disease, i.e.