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The present studies were undertaken to investigate the effect of various isolates of Pseudomonas fluorescens in Tamil Nadu against chilli anthracnose. A total of Six isolates of P. fluorescens were isolated from rhizosphere soil of Major chilli growing areas in various part of Tamil Nadu. All the collected isolates of P. fluorescens were identified and purified using streak method. All the isolated showed results in gram staining (negative), gelatin liquefaction (positive), catalase test (positive), oxidase test (positive), starch hydrolysis (negative) and fluorescent pigmentation (positive) IAA production (positive). Among the various isolates, Pf 1 produced more quantity of IAA and siderophores production. Also, Pf 1 produced maximum reduction of mycelial growth C. capsici under dual culture and poisoned food techniques.