Abstract:[Background] Phytophthora nicotianae is a key pathogen causing tobacco black shank, severely impacting the cultivation and economic benefits of tobacco. Using antagonistic microorganisms for biocontrol is an effective approach of managing plant diseases. [Objective] To isolate actinomycetes with antagonistic activity against P. nicotianae from the rhizosphere soil of various crops, evaluate their biocontrol and plant growth-promoting effects, and optimize their culture conditions. [Methods] Actinomycetes were isolated from crop rhizosphere soil samples by the dilution-plate method and identified by morphological observation, physiological and biochemical tests, and 16S rRNA gene sequence comparison. The antagonistic effects of the isolates against P. nicotianae were evaluated by the mycelial growth inhibition assay, detached leaf assay, and indoor pot experiments. The plant growth-promoting effects of the strains were assessed by CAS plate culture, protease production, and tobacco seed germination tests. The culture conditions of the strains were optimized by single factor experiments. [Results] A strain, FK-15, exhibiting both antagonistic activity against P. nicotianae and tobacco growth-promoting effects, was isolated and identified as Amycolatopsis lurida. It showed an inhibition rate of 80.37% against P. nicotianae and the indoor control efficacy of 61.55%. Additionally, it demonstrated the abilities of producing siderophores and proteases. Treatment of tobacco seeds with the fermentation broth of FK-15 increased the radicle length, plumule length, and vigor index by 53.12%, 51.20%, and 73.09%, respectively, which indicated significant plant growth-promoting effects. After optimization of the culture conditions, the biomass and inhibition rate of the strain increased by 132.48% and 198.80%, respectively. [Conclusion] This study isolated a plant growth-promoting actinomycete strain FK-15 with strong antagonistic activity against P. nicotianae from different soil environments. Further optimization of its culture conditions may enable its practical application.