Sustainable control of Phytophthora capsici in bell pepper using encapsulated Limosilactobacillus fermentum and reduced fungicide doses

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Sustainable control of Phytophthora capsici in bell pepper using encapsulated Limosilactobacillus fermentum and reduced fungicide doses

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