Application of antagonistic fungi to suppress the Meloidogyne incognita and promote growth of Vegetables
Abstract
The
root-knot
nematode
(RKNs)
Meloidogyne
incognita ,
are
a
significant
biotic
factor
that
negatively
impacted
both
the
yield
and
quality
of
vegetables.
nematophagous
fungus,
Purpureocillium
lilacinum ,
is
widely
regarded
as
highly
effective
biocontrol
agent
(BCA)
for
RKNs.
To
investigated
nematicidal
efficacy
P.
lilacinum
against
eggs
second-stage
juveniles
M.
incognita
at
varying
application
durations,
this
investigation
was
carried
out
invitro
settings
Department
Plant
Pathology,
Sher-e-Bangla
Agricultural
University,
Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
results
also
revealed
effectively
reduced
survival
rates
in
an
time
dependent
manner.
Microscopic
examination
displayed
fungi
directly
invaded
made
contact
with
juveniles,
demonstrated
its
parasitic
nature
incognita.
We
found
suppressed
populations
incidence
root
galls.
Notably,
significantly
stimulated
plant
growth
metrics
biomass,
even
presence
infections.
Our
research
findings
suggest
can
be
employed
beneficial
to
manage
RKNs
enhance
development
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Language: Английский