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Bio-Efficacy of Trichoderma viride 1.15 % WP (Bio Cure-F) Against Wilt Disease of Chilli Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. capsici under Field Condition

Author: H. Nazneen, S. Patar1 and R. Das

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Abstract

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. capsici, the causal organism of fusarium wilt of chilli is one of the destructive disease, which causes huge loss in chilli production. Wilt disease generally caused by soil borne pathogens, cannot be managed efficiently through chemical fungicides. There are limited resistant germplasm available against wilt pathogen of chilli throughout the world. The pathogen has wide host range. These are the major challenges in the management of fusarium wilt of chilli. The exploitation of biological agents has been recognized as a feasible option alternative to synthetic chemicals in the disease management. Evaluation of the effects of Trichoderma viride 1.15 % WP formulation (Bio Cure-F) on chilli wilt disease and investigation of the effect on the yield components and yield of chilli plants has been conducted in the present study. The field experiment was setup at Regional Research Sub-Station (R & L Zone), Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), Sekhampur, Birbhu

Keywords

Bio-efficacy, Chilli wilt, Trichoderma viride 1.15 % WP

Conclusion

Application of powder formulation of Trichoderma viride 1.15 % WP (Bio Cure- F) as seed treatment @ 5 g /kg of seeds and seedling dip @ 5 g/l of water and soil application @ 3 kg / ha at the time of transplanting and at the time of flowering recorded the effectual disease reduction and yield increase. Findings of the present experiment demonstrated a potential approach of biological control of wilt disease of chilli. Results of this work could be used as valuable, promising and eco-friendly strategy for the management of Fusarium wilt of chilli.

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Nazneen, H., Patar, S. and Das, R. (2021). Bio-Efficacy of Trichoderma viride 1.15 % WP (Bio Cure-F) Against Wilt Disease of Chilli Caused by Fusarium Oxysporum F. sp. Capsici under Field Condition. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(1):