Compositions and methods include a new strain of
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens having activity against
plant pathogens. The compositions are useful for benefiting
plant growth and / or conferring protection against a pathogenic infection when applied to
plant foliage, flowers, fruits,
bark, roots, seeds,
callus tissue, grafts, cuttings, surrounding soil or
growth medium, and soil or
growth medium concomitant with
sowing seed and planting
callus tissue, grafts, and cuttings. The compositions containing the
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens RTI472 strain ca n be applied alone or in combination with other microbial, biological, or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides,
bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts,
plant growth regulators, or fertilizers. In one example, the
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens RTI472 strain can be delivered to the plant as part of an
integrated pest management program, with other microbial or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides,
bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts, and
plant growth regulators.