Joshi Chinmay¹, Zala Viren¹, Pandya Amit¹, Zala Harpal¹, Zala Vibhakshi¹, Zala Prakasha¹ and Trivedi Nidhi S²

¹Ami Agri Bioscience Pvt ltd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
²BioAgro Innovators LLP, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

*Corresponding Author: Trivedi Nidhi S, BioAgro Innovators LLP, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Received: December 11, 2024; Published: January 29, 2025

Abstract

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a crucial crop for human nutrition and agricultural systems, but its production is severely affected by fungal diseases, especially late blight (Phytophthora infestans). This study evaluated the efficacy of Ami Trichoderma viride (liquid formulation) in controlling late and early blight and its impact on potato yield. The experiment was conducted during the 2022-2023 Rabi season at the Ami Experimental Farm in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and utilized a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The results showed that treatment with 1 L of Ami T. viride per acre significantly reduced both late and early blight infections, with plant infection rates decreasing by up to 84%, and leaf infection reduced by up to 79% compared to control plots. As a result, treated plots showed a 67% increase in potato yield (23 tons/ha) compared to the control (12 tons/ha). The results indicate that Ami T. viride is an effective biocontrol agent for managing blight diseases and improving potato yield, offering a sustainable solution for crop protection. Further studies are required to optimize application techniques and explore its broader use across different crops and disease conditions.

Keywords: Solanum tuberosum L.; early blight; late blight; Ami T. viride; Phytophthora infestans

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Citation

Citation: Joshi Chinmay., et al. “Effect of Commercial Ami Trichoderma viride on Early and Late Blight of Potato".Acta Scientific Microbiology 8.2 (2025): 99-105.

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