Journal of Plant Pathology & Microbiology

Ekha Kumari

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• Research Article
  Integrated Management against Root-rot of Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] incited by Macrophomina phaseolina
  Author(s): Ekha Kumari, KS Shekhawat, Renu Gupta and MK KhokharEkha Kumari, KS Shekhawat, Renu Gupta and MK Khokhar
  
  Root rot is an important disease of mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] caused by Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid was observed in farmers field of Rajasthan. For the integrated management of the disease, biocontrol agents, fungicides, herbal oils, plant extracts and organic manure as well as their combinations. Among the tested biocontrol agents against Macrophomina phaseolina, T. harzianum was found the most effective against the fungus under in vitro and in pots conditions followed by T. viride and T. polysporum. P. fluorescens was the least effective in reducing root rot incidence. All the five herbal oils and three plant products tested in vitro by poisoned food technique, inhibited the growth of fungus. All herbal oils gave complete inhibition of mycelial growth of pathogen at 2% concentrations. Asafoetida was found least effective. The relative efficacy of herbal oils and.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7471.1000136

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