Bioefficacy of novel cyanobacteria-amended formulations in suppressing damping off disease in tomato seedlings.

Biological control of plant pathogens is receiving increasing relevance, as compared to chemical methods, as they are eco-friendly, economical and indirectly improve plant quality and yield attributes. An investigation was undertaken to evaluate the potential of antagonistic cyanobacteria (Anabaena variabilis RPAN59 and A. oscillarioides RPAN69) fortified formulations for suppressing damping off disease in tomato seedlings challenged by the inoculation of a fungal consortium (Pythium debaryanum, Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici, Fusarium moniliforme and Rhizoctonia solani).

Influence of phosphorus and pH on the fungicidal potential of Anabaena strains.

The genus Anabaena is known to be a rich source of bioactive metabolites, but the biocontrol potential of this genus, mediated through hydrolytic enzymes is less investigated. In our investigation, five Anabaena strains - A. laxa RPAN8, A.

Effect of salt, drought and metal stress on essential oil yield and quality in plants.

Essential oil extracted from plants is of high commercial value in medicine, cosmetics and perfumery. Enhancing yield and maintaining the quality of oil is of significant commercial importance. Production of oil in plants is dependent on various biotic and abiotic factors to which the plants are subjected during their growth.