Effects of Tithonia Diversifolia and Allium Sativum Extracts on Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides, the Causal Agent of Anthracnose in Avocado
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Date
2021
Authors
Chege, E. W.
Kimaru, S. K
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Taylor \& Francis
Abstract
Avocado production is severely affected by anthracnose disease in the field and after harvest worldwide. This disease causes losses in the field due to fruit abortion and as post-harvest disease affecting
quality and quantity during marketing and storage. The management of this disease has been
through the use of chemicals that toxify human beings and contaminate the environment. So, the
development of alternative bio-pesticide, which is environment-friendly, is imperative. Therefore,
this study was carried out to find an alternative to fungicides currently being used in the control
of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. This was achieved by evaluating the effectiveness of plant extracts
from tree marigold (Tithonia diversifolia) and garlic (Allium sativum) in the inhibition of Colletotrichum
gloeosporioides in vitro. The antifungal activity of the extracts was determined by the evaluation of
their effectiveness in inhibiting the fungal mycelial growth and sporulation on PDA media. Fungicide, Atracol 70WP used to control the disease, was used for comparison purposes. Data obtained
were analysed by ANOVA and Fishers mean separation test using Gestart version 6 software. Concentrations of 80 g/l of Allium sativum and 120 g/l of Tithonia diversifolia were significantly effective
as antracol fungicides at 2 g/l which is the recommended rate by the manufacturer in inhibiting mycelial growth and sporulation of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. However, further studies are
recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of the extracts under field conditions.
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Keywords
Allium sativum, avocado, anthracnose, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, control, Tithonia diversifolia
Citation
Chege, E. W., & Kimaru, S. K. (2021). Effects of Tithonia diversifolia and Allium sativum extracts on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the causal agent of anthracnose in avocado. All Life, 14(1), 209-214.