Evaluating the Biocontrol Efficacy of Selected Botanical Extracts against Bacterial Spot of Tomato

Basharat Mehmood, Muhammad Jamil, Saima Shafique, Muhammad Riaz Khan, Tehmina Zafar, Rafia Munir Bhatti, Hassam Qayyum, Kinza Tasneem, Muhammad Tahir Younas, Muhammad Abu Bakar

Abstract


Tomato crops are vulnerable to various bacterial diseases, including bacterial spot, which is caused by Xanthomonas perforans. This bacterial pathogen can have a severe impact on tomato plants, leading to lesions and spots on leaves, stems, and fruits. Consequently, it diminishes both yield and quality. The objective of the current study is to assess the efficacy of extracts derived from Cannabis sativa, Berberis vulgaris, and Azadirachta indica in combating bacterial spot disease in tomato plants. These plant extracts were examined for their potential as natural biocontrol agents, aimed at curbing the bacterial spot pathogen and reducing disease incidence. The antibacterial activity of selected aqueous plant extracts was tested using three concentrations (5%, 10%, and 15%) against X. perforans. The inhibition zone technique yielded significant results. Among the tested plant extracts, the highest inhibition zones were observed using C. sativa extract at concentrations of 15% and 10%, resulting in zones of 15 mm and 13 mm, respectively. Similarly, in a greenhouse experiment, the 15% concentration of C. sativa exhibited the most effective treatment. Among the three tested plant extracts, C. sativa demonstrated the highest efficacy in terms of Area under the Disease Progress Curve (AUDPC) severity, with values of 59.4%, 55.6%, and 51.3% observed at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 15%, respectively. The findings of the study suggest that the plant extracts possess significant antibacterial activity, rendering them potentially valuable as effective components in integrated management programs for the sustainable control of tomato bacterial spot disease.

Keywords


Plant Extracts; Berberis vulgaris; Bacterial spot; Tomato

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