Biofumigation: Prospects for control of soil borne plant diseases

Journal of Biopesticides

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Manoj Sihag¹  Vipul Kumar¹  Meenakshi Rana¹  Seweta Srivastava¹  Shivam Singh³  Divakar¹ 

[1] Department of Plant Pathology, Lovely Professional University;G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology;KVK, Baghpat, S.V.P. University of agriculture and technology

关键词: Biofumigation;    glucosinolates;    hydrolysis;    ITC;   

DOI  :  10.57182/jbiopestic.15.2.136-149

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: Journal of Biopesticides

【 摘 要 】

One of the biggest worries for farmers is the spread of pathogens through the soil. These diseasesare difficult to control because they are often tiny in size, buried in the soil, and frequently highlyharmful even in small numbers. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the OzoneLayer, to which the majority of countries are signatories, has restricted the use of residualpesticides for the management of soil-borne infections, and the demand for food that is free ofblemishes is rising. However, it has become urgently necessary to find suitable substitutes as aresult of the phase-out of methyl bromide, a significant chemical. After introducing plants thatcontain glucosinolate, which is digested to produce isothiocyanates (ITC) in the soil,biofumigation has emerged as a crucial procedure to control plant diseases. The existence ofglucosinolates and the byproducts of their hydrolysis in soil illustrate the effectiveness andenvironmental impact of biofumigation. The most significant producers of bioactive chemicals areBrassica species, which makes them suitable for biofumigation applications. This review focuseson the concept, the effective application of biofumigants against soil-borne diseases, and offersseveral case examples to highlight upcoming difficulties for the concept's continued advancement.

【 授权许可】

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