Biological control using microorganism has been
studied intensifely since not many alternatives to control
are available (Duffy et al. 1995). Health, environmental
concern, development of resistance in target populations
also contribute to developing biological control using
natural enemies (Martin & Loper 1999). Nonetheless, the
vast array of antimicrobial molecules produced by diverse
soil microbes remains as a reservoir of new and potentially
safer biopesticides (Kang et al. 1998).
Certain strain of microorganism has been reported to
succesfully suppress the growth of plant pathogen.
Fusarium wilt particularly can be suppressed through the
activity of fluorescent Pseudomonas spp. strains and