Five trial results detailed in Final Report.

In a broad sense, biocontrol can be defined as the manipulation of a root or soil environment, through non-chemical means, to reduce the activity of pathogens.

Research into biocontrol of cotton diseases at the ACRI began in 1991. Since thennumerous microorganisms have been tested.

A research project at the Australian Cotton Research Institute, Narrabri aims at developing biocontrol agents for cotton seedling diseases and Verticillium wilt.