In vitro effects of plant extracts and fungicides to control wilt of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)

Abstract

Five fungicides viz., Bavistin DF, Capvit 50 WP, Dithane M-45, Greengel 72 WP and Tilt 250 EC were selected to evaluate in vitro efficacy against Fusarium oxysporum and F. solani at 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 ppm following poisoned food technique. Bavistin, Capvit and Tilt were found to be most effective inhibitor against the test pathogens isolated from brinjal wilt. Bavistin and Tilt completely inhibited the growth of F. oxysporum and F. solani at all the tested concentrations. Out of five plant extracts, Allium sativum identified as the promising botanical fungicide for testing against wilted plants of brinjal. The result of present study will be helpful in suggesting some effective plant extracts and fungicides for controlling wilting of brinjal.
 Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 26(1): 39-44, 2017 (January)

Evaluation of Fungicides and Plant Extracts Against Pathogenic Fungi Associated With Basella Spp.

“…Various workers in different countries of the world evaluated the efficacy of various fungicides against Colletotrichum spp., Macrophomina phaseolina, Fusarium spp., C. gloeosporioides and Alternaria spp. under laboratory and field conditions (Hossain and Bashar 2011, Ahmed et al 2014, Chowdhury et al 2015, Mamun et al 2016, Hosen et al 2016, Islam et al 2017. Some researchers have used different chemical fungicides to control leaf spot disease of Basella and have achieved various degree of success (Khan and Smith 2005).…”

“…Plant extracts are considered as new rays of hope because they are eco-friendly and can be used as an alternative measure to control plant diseases. Recently, some researchers have indicated the possibility of their exploitation as natural fungitoxicants for controlling plant diseases (Sharmin and Shamsi 2013, Mamun et al 2016, Hosen et al 2016, Islam et al 2017. The aim of this study was to evaluate the common and easily available fungicides as well as selected plants to determine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of various levels to find out the most suitable one to reduce yield and post-harvest losses caused by leaf spot of Basella spp.…”