Eco-friendly management of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense causing Fusarium wilt on Banana under In vitro condition

Abstract

Fusarium wilt (Panama wilt) of banana (Musa paradisiaca) is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense was considered as a serious threat in the rasthali cultivar of banana in recent years throughout India. The use of plant extracts and is gradually becoming a choice of method in management of plant diseases as these are ecofriendly and safe. Several plant extracts such as Chilli, Datura, Custard apple, Aloe, Castor and Notchi are used against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense which helps in the organic cultivation of banana. Among these several botanical extracts screened, ethanol leaf extract of Datura followed by custard apple are effectively retard the growth of panama wilt pathogen under in vitro condition.