Insights on mining the pangenome of Sphingobacterium thalpophilum NMS02 S296 from the resistant banana cultivar Pisang lilin confirms the antifungal action against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense

The study underscores the remarkable antifungal efficacy of <i>S. thalpophilum</i> NMS02 S296 against <i>Fusarium</i> wilt. The genetic basis for its biocontrol potential was elucidated through whole genome sequencing, shedding light on the mechanisms behind its antifungal activity. This study advanced our understanding of bacterial endophytes as biocontrol agents and offers a promising avenue for plant growth promotion towards sustainable strategies to mitigate <i>Fusarium</i> wilt in banana cultivation.