Sustainable management of wilt and root rot of cumin under field conditions


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https://doi.org/10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.5

Keywords:

Cumin, wilt , root rot, bio-control

Abstract

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) is an economically important seed spice, widely cultivated in India, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It plays a vital role in India’s spice export market. However, its productivity is threatened by diseases such as wilt, blight, powdery mildew and more recently root rot. Root rot has been associated with multiple Fusarium species in Rajasthan and other pathogens in China, including Rhizoctonia spp. To address these issues, root rot-infected cumin plant samples were collected from research centers and farmers' fields across North Gujarat, and associated pathogens were isolated. A field experiment was conducted at the Seed Spices Research Station, SDAU, Jagudan, using a randomized block design across multiple Rabi seasons. The results showed that the most effective control of wilt and root rot was achieved with the application of 1 t/ha enriched FYM containing Trichoderma viride or T. harzianum 1.15 WP (2 × 10⁶ cfu/g) and Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.15 WP @ 2.5 kg/ha each, applied at sowing. FYM enrichment with bio-agents at 15 days before sowing.

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Author Biographies

  • B K Prajapati, Assistant Professor

    Dr. Bindesh Prajapati is an Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology at Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Gujarat with over eight years of experience in teaching, research, extension and administration. His research focuses on eco-friendly management of soil-borne diseases. He has published more than 20 peer-reviewed research papers and 10 book chapters, and served in the editorial board of the GAU Research Journal (0250-5193) for three years.

  • Dr. Naresh R. Patel, Research Scientist

    Dr. Naresh Patel is working as Research Scientist (Senior Plant Pathologist) in Seed Spices Research Station, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Jagudan (Dist. Mehsana) Gujarat. He has more than 20 years of experience in Seed Spices crops at this research station. He has published more than 40 research papers in national and international journals as well as guided 10 PG students. He has received more than 10 national level awards in various institutions.

  • Dr. N. P. Pathan, Assistant Professor

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  • P. M. Patel , Research Fellow

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  • D. J. Santoki, Research Fellow

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2025-07-04

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2025-09-22

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): International Journal of Seed Spices

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Prajapati, B. K., Dr. Naresh Patel, D. N. R. P., Naziya Pathan, D. N. P. P., Priti Patel, P. M. P. ., & Dhrupal Santoki, D. J. S. (2025). Sustainable management of wilt and root rot of cumin under field conditions. International Journal of Seed Spices, 14(2), 55-62. https://doi.org/10.56093/IJSS.v14i2.5