Evaluation of Fungicides, Phytoextracts and Bio-Pesticides Against Die-Back of Chilli Mistry D.S.1, Sharma I.P.2, Patel S.T.3 1Department of Nematology, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand. 2Tribal Research-cum-Training Centre, Anand Agricultural University, Devgadh Baria (Panchmahal) 3Department of Plant Pathology, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand. Abstract The chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important spice cum vegetable crop grown widely throughout the year in Gujarat and throughout the country. Frequent occurrence of die-back causes heavy crop losses. The fungicides, phytoextracts and biopesticides found the most effective to inhibit the mycelial growth of Colletotrichum capsici in vitro condition were evaluated for their efficacy to control die-back of chilli (Cv. S-49) under field condition. Three sprays of seven fungicides, two bio-agents and two botanical extracts were carried out. at 15 days interval after the initiation of die-back symptoms The Carbendazim (0.05%) was the most effective against C. capsici. The other fungicides in order of merit were Chlorothalonil (0. 20%) followed by Foltaf (0.20%), Benomyl (0.025%), Shield (0.03%), biopesticides Trichoderma viride. (108 cfu), Cosko (0.03%) and botanical Ginger extract (5%). Top Keywords Chilli, fungicides, bioagent, botanical, Colletotrichum capsici, die-back. Top |