Biological Control of Leaf Blight Disease Caused by Pestalotiopsis maculans and Growth Promotion of Quercus acutissima Carruth Container Seedlings Using Bacillus velezensis CE 100

This research demonstrates how beneficial bacteria can be used to naturally protect oak tree seedlings from disease while helping them grow better. The study found that a specific bacterial strain (B. velezensis CE 100) could both fight off harmful fungi and promote healthier plant growth, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical treatments. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a safer, chemical-free method for growing healthy forest trees • Helps ensure more successful reforestation efforts for environmental conservation • Demonstrates sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides in plant cultivation • Contributes to more efficient and eco-friendly forestry practices • Could lead to better survival rates for newly planted trees in urban and rural settings