J.S. Arekar, Amit Trivedi, P.G. Borkar, D.M. Pawar, Shaik Munnysha, P.D. Pothphode and S.C. Rite
Abstract
Chilli (Capsicum annumm L.) is globally significant crop, extensively cultivated for its dual roles as both a culinary staple and a valuable medicinal resource. The widespread cultivation of chilli in India is driven by its robust demand and economic importance Anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum truncatum is the emerging problem in Konkan conditions. Under the right climatic conditions, chilli plants display distinctive symptoms, manifesting as sunken circular or angular lesions. Occasionally, these lesions merge to form abrupt die-back symptoms on the plantâs surface. In the in vitro study under taken, Tebuconazole was the most effective fungicide with 100 per cent inhibition. The Sapindus mukorossi, i.e. soap nut rind extract recorded 74.00 per cent inhibition. The most effective bio agent was the Trichoderma harzianum with 56.60 per cent inhibition.