Author(s): Dhiraj Nimbalkar, Pushpanjali Dhok, Kevin Gawali, Ashutosh Rajoriya, Rajbabbar Jatav and Rahul Gathe

Abstract: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) is a globally significant vegetable crop facing substantial challenges due to collar rot disease caused by Sclerotium rolfsii. The study aimed to assess the antifungal potential of thirteen botanical extracts against S. rolfsii mycelial growth in vitro. Allium sativum (garlic) displayed the highest fungicidal efficacy, completely inhibiting mycelial growth at all tested concentrations (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%). Jasminum angustifolium also exhibited notable inhibition, 57.14% to 70.95% across concentrations. Other botanical extracts showed varying degrees of inhibition. The study provides an eco-friendly alternative to chemical fungicides for controlling S. rolfsii, mitigating environmental risks and reducing the emergence of resistant pathogens. This research contributes to the growing emphasis on organic agriculture and sustainable disease management strategies further research should explore field applications and investigate the broader implications of these botanical extracts in integrated disease management programs.

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