Alemu Lencho
Ethiopia
Research Article
Integrated Management of Garli c White Rot (Sclerotium cepivorum Berk)Using Some Fungicides and Antifungal Trichoderma Species
Author(s): Chemeda Dilbo, Melaku Alemu, Alemu Lencho and Tariku Hunduma
Chemeda Dilbo, Melaku Alemu, Alemu Lencho and Tariku Hunduma
White rot (Sclerotium cepivorum Berk), is one of the most destructive soil borne pathogens that pose significant threat to production of garlic and other Allium species in Ethiopia and all over the world. Since most of the conventional control methods are not effective, the development of eco-friendly and cost effective integrated management method is critically required. A study was then conducted with completely randomized design and three replications that consist of all possible combinations of 31 treatments. The study was conducted during 2013/14 under greenhouse condition with the objective of evaluating the effect of two fungicides, Apron Star 42 WS and Tebuconazole, and in combination with four Trichoderma species namely T. hamatum, T. harzianum, T. oblongisporum and T. viride. The results of this study revealed that the effic.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7471.1000251