Biocontrol Science and Technology (2002) 12, 195-204
B. Meena, R. Radhajeyalakshmi, T. Marimuthu, P. Vidhyasekaran and R. Velazhahan (2002)
Biological control of groundnut late leaf spot and rust by seed and foliar applications of a powder formulation of Pseudomonas fluorescens
Biocontrol Science and Technology 12 (2), 195-204
Abstract: Glasshouse and field trials were conducted to determine the efficacy of a talc-based powder formulation of Pseudomonas fluorescens strain Pf1 in controlling groundnut leaf spot (Cercosporidium personatum) and rust (Puccinia arachidis). Seed treatment with the talc-based powder formulation of the bacterium alone effectively reduced the severity of leaf spot and rust. When the treated seeds were sown in soil, the antagonist moved to the rhizosphere and multiplied well in it. Foliar application with the powder formulation effectively controlled the groundnut leaf spot and rust. P. fluorescens multiplied well in the phyllosphere after foliar application of powder formulation. Combined application of the P. fluorescens formulation to seed and foliage effectively controlled leaf spot and rust, and increased the pod yield in greenhouse and field tests.
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Database assignments for author(s): Rethinasamy Velazhahan
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
application technology
