Ferrous Sulfate-Mediated Control of Phytophthora capsici Pathogenesis and Its Impact on Pepper Plant.

ABSTRACT: Phytophthora capsici, a destructive fungal pathogen, poses a severe threat to pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) crops worldwide, causing blights that can result in substantial yield losses. Traditional control methods often come with environmental concerns or entail substantial time investments. In this research, we investigate an alternative approach involving ferrous sulfate (FeSO₄) application to combat P. capsici and promote pepper growth. We found that FeSO₄ effectively inhibits the growth of P. capsici in a dose-dependent manner, disrupting mycelial development and diminishing pathogenicity. Importantly, FeSO₄ treatment enhances the biomass and resistance of pepper plants, mitigating P. capsici-induced damage. Microbiome a

SUBMITTER: Du G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10748253 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature