Mycology and Plant Pathology Research Laboratory Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur - 416004, (M. S.)
Online published on 27 April, 2021.
Influence of physical factors, such as temperature, pH and light, on antagonistic potential of Trichoderma viride was evaluated against Pythium aphanidermatum causing rhizome rot in turmeric. The physical factors greatly influenced antagonistic potential of Trichoderma viride. The optimum temperature range for antagonistic activity of Trichoderma viride was found to be 25 to 30°C, whereas the highest inhibition percentage was observed at 30°C. Optimum pH was 6.5, which showed maximum inhibition. Quality (color) of light did not influenced inhibition percentage.
Turmeric, Trichoderma viride, Antagonistic potential, Pythium aphanidermatum, Physical factors etc
