Use of various plant extracts to inhibit growth of Fusarium Wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum in Chillies under laboratory conditions

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is good source of vitamins; A and C. Mostly, fungal attacks cause severe yield losses. Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporium f. sp. Capsica. The current study was planned to evaluate the potential of different plant extracts against Fusarium wilt on chilli's pathogen under laboratory conditions. The leaf extract of Eucalyptus globulus, Cassia fistula, Moringa oleifera, Vachellia nilotica and Azadirachta indica were evaluated for the management of fusarium wilt. Three different concentrations; 5%, 10% and 20% were evaluated for their efficacy. At 20%, Eucalyptus and Azadiractin gave the best results with maximum reduction in Fusarium wilt. While all other extracts' results were also satisfactory. Thus, it is concluded that these botanicals can be used as a tool to control this disease in chilli while saving the crop from use of hazardous chemicals.