Journal of Biopesticide

Journal of Biopesticide

2010, Vol. 3, Issue1

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF MULBERRY ROOT ROT DISEASE (FUSARIUM SPP) WITH ANTAGONISTIC MICROORGANISMS


AUTHOR(S)
N. Dhahira Beevi and S. M. H. Qadri

ABSTRACT

Mulberry (Morus indica L.), a commercially important crop, raised for its nutritious leaves required for production of most valued silkworm cocoons is currently encountering a serious problem due to rampant incidence of root rot disease caused mainly by species of Fusarium spp. resulting in excessive damage and reduction in acreage. The conventional chemical control measures are unable to provide total control. Hence, antagonistic microorganisms were evaluated individually and in combinations for their bio-control potential against Fusarium sp under sick plot condition. The combination of Trichoderma harzianum + T.viride + FYM (1:1:50) + Effective microorganisms (EM) as soil application at an interval of 30 days for three times recorded the highest degree of survival of the plant (72.00%) thus bringing down the disease incidence and further spread. The treatment was more effective, when the application of biocontrol agents were taken up at the initial stages of infection.


DOI
https://doi.org/10.57182/jbiopestic.3.1.90-92

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