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Increasing control reliability of Orobanche cumana through integration of a biocontrol agent with a resistance-inducing chemical

European Journal of Plant Pathology, ISSN: 0929-1873, Vol: 111, Issue: 3, Page: 193-202
2005
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  • 20
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  • Citations
    25
    • Citation Indexes
      25
  • Captures
    20

Article Description

Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht. f.sp. orthoceras (Appel & Wollenw.) Bilai is a potential biocontrol agent against the root-parasitic weed Orobanche cumana. In pot experiments with different sunflower cultivars, the application of F. oxysporum was combined with a treatment of BTH (Benzo(1,2,3)thiadiazole-7- carbothioic acid S-methyl ester), a product known to induce resistance against O. cumana in sunflower. The combined treatments resulted in highly reliable control and sometimes in increased control level compared to the Fusarium treatment alone. In laboratory experiments, no enhancing effect of BTH on virulence and growth of the fungus was observed. Future experiments should further investigate the basic mechanisms of the effect achieved by combining the two control strategies as well as the transfer of this innovative control approach into field experiments. © Springer 2005.

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