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Enhancing tomato tolerance against water stress and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici through the artificial application of PGR and biocontrol agents
Article number
1416_41
Pages
313 – 324
Language
English
Abstract
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an edible berry that belongs to the family Solanaceae and contributes significance to human health.
Given its immense health potential, researchers are actively engaged in cultivation, which poses challenges due to its sensitivity and specific growth requirements.
The plant demands consistent moisture throughout its growing season, making it susceptible to diseases under high moisture conditions.
This study aims to assess the growth of different tomato cultivars exposed to drought stress and fungal wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, with stressed plants treated with biocontrol agents and plant growth regulators (PGRs). To achieve this, 11 distinct treatments were implemented under controlled conditions, and the results were evaluated after 120 h of treatment.
The evaluation encompassed enzymatic activities (including CAT, SOD, POD, and PPO), physiological parameters, as well as growth and morphological parameters (root length, shoot length). This study used a factorial design using completely randomized design (CRD) to analyze the effects of different treatments on tomatoes under stress conditions.
The findings of this research endeavor hold promise for understanding the potential of biological control agents and PGRs in mitigating the detrimental impacts of drought stress and fungal wilt on tomato plants, thereby offering insights into potential strategies for enhancing tomato cultivation.
Given its immense health potential, researchers are actively engaged in cultivation, which poses challenges due to its sensitivity and specific growth requirements.
The plant demands consistent moisture throughout its growing season, making it susceptible to diseases under high moisture conditions.
This study aims to assess the growth of different tomato cultivars exposed to drought stress and fungal wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, with stressed plants treated with biocontrol agents and plant growth regulators (PGRs). To achieve this, 11 distinct treatments were implemented under controlled conditions, and the results were evaluated after 120 h of treatment.
The evaluation encompassed enzymatic activities (including CAT, SOD, POD, and PPO), physiological parameters, as well as growth and morphological parameters (root length, shoot length). This study used a factorial design using completely randomized design (CRD) to analyze the effects of different treatments on tomatoes under stress conditions.
The findings of this research endeavor hold promise for understanding the potential of biological control agents and PGRs in mitigating the detrimental impacts of drought stress and fungal wilt on tomato plants, thereby offering insights into potential strategies for enhancing tomato cultivation.
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Authors
H. Nawaz, E. Kafkas, S. Kafkas
Keywords
tomato, water stress, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici
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