Antagonism of rhizosphere <i>Trichoderma brevicompactum</i> DTN19 against the pathogenic fungi causing corm rot in saffron (<i>Crocus sativus</i> L.) <i>in vitro</i>.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Corm rot in saffron (Crocus sativus L.) significantly impacts yield and quality. Non-toxic fungi, particularly Trichoderma species, are valuable for biological control due to their production of diverse and biologically active secondary metabolites.

Methods

This study aimed to isolate an effective antagonistic fungus against the pathogenic fungi causing corm rot in saffron. Four pathogenic fungi (Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, Penicillium citreosulfuratum, and Penicillium citrinum) were isolated from diseased saffron bulbs in Chongming. Initial screening through dual culture with these pathogens re-screening from rhizosphere soil samples of C. sativus based on its inhibitory effects through volatile, nonvola

SUBMITTER: Tian L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11408206 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature