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Kinetic modelling confirmed that Strep_22 significantly reduced fungal growth rates. Based on these outstanding findings, Strep_22 was selected for\n                      <jats:italic>in vivo<\/jats:italic>\n                      glasshouse validation. Glasshouse trials demonstrated that treatments with this strain significantly reduced disease incidence and severity (such as root rot and wilt) in both wheat and tomato crops. Concurrently, Strep_22 exhibited strong PGP traits, inducing a significant increase in plant biomass, shoot height, and root development compared to untreated, infected controls.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>CONCLUSION<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The\n                      <jats:italic>Streptomyces<\/jats:italic>\n                      strain Strep_22 represents a highly promising, dual\u2010action biocontrol agent. 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