BIPIN KANZARIYA, AMITA MISHRA AND S.K. PATEL
Abstract
The present study evaluated the antifungal and plant growth-promoting potential of fresh indigenous Gir cow urine against major phytopathogenic fungi and in two economically important crops, chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) and green gram (Vigna radiata L.). Antifungal activity was assessed using the poisoned food technique, whereas plant growth promotion was evaluated under greenhouse conditions. Cow urine exhibited concentration-dependent inhibition of fungal growth, with 15% cow urine producing the highest inhibition of Alternaria alternata (82.3%), Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (75.5%), and Macrophomina phaseolina (88.2%). In pot culture, 4% cow urine significantly improved seed germination, plant height, root and shoot growth, biomass, total protein, total carbohydrate, and chlorophyll content in both crops compared with the control. Growth promotion declined slightly at 5% concentration, indicating that 4% was optimal. These findings demonstrate that fresh indigenous Gir cow urine is a promising eco-friendly Biostimulant and natural antifungal agent for sustainable crop production and disease management.