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Under greenhouse conditions, disease was more severe at soil pH 7.0 than 5.5 and at soil temperature of 25 C than at 15 or 35 C. Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus megaterium achieved disease control, but it was dependent on soil conditions. When antagonists were used in combination, a synergistic effect was observed at soil pH 5.5, but not at pH 7.0. Bacillus megaterium was responsible for the improvement of root colonization by Trichoderma harzianum, especially at soil pH 5.5. Rhizosphere colonization by T. harzianum, when it was alone, was more effective at soil pH 7.0 and high temperatures than at pH 5.5 and low temperatures. Soil populations of B megaterium increased with increase of soil temperature. 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When antagonists were used in combination, a synergistic effect was observed at soil pH 5.5, but not at pH 7.0. Bacillus megaterium was responsible for the improvement of root colonization by Trichoderma harzianum, especially at soil pH 5.5. Rhizosphere colonization by T. harzianum, when it was alone, was more effective at soil pH 7.0 and high temperatures than at pH 5.5 and low temperatures. Soil populations of B megaterium increased with increase of soil temperature. 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At day 15 after emergence, the rhizosphere was assayed for enzyme activity. Trichoderma harzianum did not controlled the disease but was responsible for production of endochitinase. $\\beta$-N-acetylhexosaminidase production was related to root infection by 2B-12, probably associated with plant resistance mechanism.","Made available in DSpace on 2011-05-07T13:18:31Z (GMT). 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