Potential to different parts of neem (Azadirachta indica) extracts in controlling Rhizoctonia solani infestation

• Published in: International journal of agriculture and biology Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 639 - 643
• Main Authors: Bokhari, N.A. (King Saud Univ. (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Dept. of Botany and Microbiology), Siddiqui, I. (King Saud Univ. (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Dept. of Botany and Microbiology), Perveen, K. (King Saud Univ. (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Dept. of Botany and Microbiology), Siddique, I, Alwahibi, M.S, Soliman, D.W.A, Al-Subeie, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: AZADIRACHTA INDICA; BARK; DISEASE CONTROL; FRUIT; FUNGAL DISEASES; LEAVES; NEEM EXTRACTS; RHIZOCTONIA SOLANI; SAUDI ARABIA; SOLANUM TUBEROSUM

Black scurf is one of the oldest and common diseases of potato stems and stolons below the soil surface caused by Rhizoctonia solani. The present study was carried out to investigate the antifungal potential of Azadirachta indica L. against this soil-borne fungal pathogen. Different concentrations (...