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Evaluation of the anti-Fusarium oxysporum f. sp cicer and anti-Alternaria porri effects of some essential oils

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The anti-Fusarium oxysporum f. sp cicer (FOC) and anti-Alternaria porri (A. porri) effects were evaluated for 75 different essential oils. The most active essential oils found were those of lemongrass, clove, cinnamon bark, cinnamon leaf, cassia, fennel, basil and evening primrose. However, the effectiveness of these essential oils with both the tested fungi showed different responses. The level of inhibition was compared with Hexaconazole. GC–MS analysis for five oils amongst the 75 essential oils tested was performed. The potential of these essential oils as an ecofriendly and economic approach as a fungicide for FOC and A. porri is discussed.

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The authors are grateful to Vimal Research Society for Agro-Biotech and Cosmic Powers for providing the essential oil samples. The first author is also grateful to Department of Biosciences (Special Assistance Programme—SAP) and Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM) for providing financial support.

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Pawar, V.C., Thaker, V.S. Evaluation of the anti-Fusarium oxysporum f. sp cicer and anti-Alternaria porri effects of some essential oils. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 23, 1099–1106 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-006-9339-6

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