Biopolymers as a new paradigm in the plant disease management
Biopolymers as a new paradigm in the plant disease management
142 / 2
Authors
-
B M SANGEETHA
Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University, Hyderabad 500030, India
-
K S V P CHANDRIKA
Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University, Hyderabad 500030, India
-
R D PRASAD
Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University, Hyderabad 500030, India
-
N B BHAT
Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University, Hyderabad 500030, India
Keywords:
Biopolymers, Climate, DiseasesAbstract
Changing climate makes great impact on the pest incidence which directly affects the global food production. There is a need for promising alternative for chemical pesticides. Biopolymer, chitosan is well known for its antimicrobial property and eco-friendly nature. We have synthesized speciality polymers using chitosan for seed treatment and foliar spray. Synthesized biopolymers showed antifungal activity against the phytopathogens (Aspergillus niger and Amphobotrys ricini) and 100per cent compatibility with the biocontrol agent Trichoderma harzianum Th4d. Results indicated the applicability of these particles as an alternative for the disease management.
Downloads
References
Saharan V, Sharma G, Yadava M, Choudhary M K, Sharma S S, Pal A, Raliya R and Biswas P 2015. Synthesis and in vitro antifungal efficacy of Cu–chitosan nanoparticles against pathogenic fungi of tomato. International Journal of Biological.
Vincekovic M, Jalsenjak N, Pintaric S T, Dermic E, Bujan M and Juric S 2016. Encapsulation of biological and chemical agents for plant nutrition and protection: chitosan/alginate microcapsules loaded with copper cations and Trichoderma viride. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
