1Department of Plant Pathology, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388 110, Gujarat, India
*Corresponding Author: H.V. Parmar, Department of Plant Pathology, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388 110, Gujarat, India, Email: harshilprmr@gmail.com
Online published on 24 June, 2025.
Chickpea wilt complex caused by several soil-borne pathogens is the major yield-reducing malady worldwide. Biological control is one of the best, low-cost and ecologically sustainable method for managing plant diseases caused by soil-borne pathogens.
In this present investigation Panchagavya and Trichoderma spp. were evaluated by following poisoned food technique and dual culture technique against wilt complex causing pathogens i.e. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri, Fusarium solani and Macrophomina phaseolina.
Among the different isolates of Trichoderma spp. evaluated, Trichoderma viride (AAU isolate) was highly antagonistic to F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceri (52.78%) and F. solani (65.37%) whereas, Trichoderma asperellum (AAU isolate) was highly antagonistic to M. phaseolina (65.93%). Panchagavya at the highest concentration (50%) showed significantly higher efficacy (80.74, 66.62 and 49.67%) in inhibiting the mycelial growth of all three pathogens and at the lowest concentration it was moderately effective.
Biological control, Chickpea wilt complex, Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, Macrophomina phaseolina, Panchagavya, Trichoderma
