Vol. 10, Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
Biradar Pratiksha D, Suryawanshi AP and Giri VV

Abstract:
To develop a natural fungicide against A. solani and C. capsici, causing tomato fruit rots, a total of eight essential oils were tested in vitro (each @ 500 ppm & 1000 ppm) for their fumigant activity against post harvest pathogens. Among the eight essential oils Cymbopogan nardus resulted with highest mycelial growth inhibition (96.18%) followed by Mentha piperita (95.57%), Eucalyptus globulus (95.37%). Whereas, least inhibition of test fungus was recorded Sesamum indicum (44.98%). However, in C. capsici, C. nardus resulted with highest mycelial growth inhibition (96.34%), followed by M. piperita (95.61%), Syzygium aromaticum (94.82%). Whereas, least inhibition of the test fungus were recorded in Brassica juncea (42.67%).