Asian Journal of Bio Science

Shaikh Ruhina ¹, B. M. Kareappa ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, D.S.M., College, Parbhani (M.S.), IN

Abstract

Turmeric is infected by Phytium myiotylum Drch. causing soft rot. In order to control soft rot, the different fungicides used were Mancozeb, Thiram and Carbendazim. The concentration used for the treatment was from 0.25 to 2.0% by using slice method. Among these fungicides, thiram shows highest sensitivity by inhibiting the maximum growth of the pathogen. Carbendazim shows intermediate inhibition and mancozeb least inhibition of the pathogen. This clearly indicates that these fungicides can be used to control soft rot of turmeric caused by Pthytium myriotylum Drch.

Keywords

Turmeric, Soft Rot, Fungicides.

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Shaikh Ruhina ¹, B. M. Kareappa ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, D.S.M. College, Parbhani (M.S.), IN

Abstract

Turmeric is one of the valuable spice crop. It is cultivated for various purpose. During cultivation, different fungi infect turmeric. Among these, soft rot is major one. Hence, the present investigation has been undertaken to study the soft rot. For this study the different methods used were dry seed examination, washing method, blotter paper method, agar method, rolled towel method, cut rhizome method, bore method, slice method, sand method and soil method. Among these methods, bore method and slice method is most suitable for the investigations of soft rot as well as other diseases.

Keywords

Turmeric, Soft rot, Pythium myriotylum.

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