Journal of Plant Pathology & Microbiology

Abstract

Evaluation of Chemical Management against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri Isolated from Local Fields of Saikheda Region, M.P Using Some Fungicide Formulations

Shubhank Dixit, Pushpanjali Dhok*, Ashutosh Rajoriya, Dhruv Kadu

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of five systemic and six contact fungicides in vitro for managing Foc, a significant pathogen causing Fusarium wilt in chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L.). Using a dual culture technique, the antagonistic capabilities of these fungicides against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri were investigated. Systemic fungicides tested included propiconazole (Tilt), Carbendazim (Bavistin), Kresoxim-methyl+Hexaconazole (Tata ayaan), Hexaconazole (Contaf plus) and Tubeconazole+Sulphur (unspecified), while contact fungicides comprised Zineb (Indofil Z-78), Propineb (Sanipeb), Chlorothalonil (Kavach), Captan (Agrox), Mancozeb (Sparsh) and Copper oxychloride (Bensaan). The inhibition of Foc mycelial growth was evaluated following incubation in a BOD incubator at 25 ± 2°C for 7 days. Results displayed varied efficacy among the tested fungicides, providing insights into their potential for Fusarium wilt management in chickpeas. This research contributes to the development of effective strategies for mitigating economic losses associated with Fusarium wilt in chickpea cultivation.

Published Date: 2025-05-09; Received Date: 2024-05-02