Vol. 11, Issue 3 (2022)

Author(s):
Bawane Atul Suresh, Sunil Zacharia and Seyoun Raj Kar

Abstract:
Chickpea is affected by many diseases, among which Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceri) is the most important disease which causes yield losses up to 77-94%. In present investigation tests were carried out for the management of fusarium wilt using botanicals, organic amendments, bio-agent and a fungicide (treated check). Treatments were evaluated in-vitro and in-vivo in plants against fusarium wilt and readings were taken at 30, 60 and 90 DAS for growth parameters and the percentage of disease incidence were calculated. Among the treatments, soil application with Trichoderma viride were found most effective in the percentage of disease control in chickpea. Followed by Neem cake as compared to Carbendazim (treated check) and control. The maximum plant height, dry shoot weight, dry root weight and yield were found in Trichoderma viride treated plants as well as. Thus, fusarium wilt could be managed by the integrated of various approach like, soil application of bio-agent and soil amendment.