Publications by authors named "Navinit Kumar"

(MP), a fungal phytopathogen, causes charcoal rot disease in soybean. This pathogen's ability to form microsclerotia makes it difficult to control and thus poses a major threat to soybean production. The present study focuses on effective charcoal rot disease management using M-4, exhibits strong biocontrol potential against .

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Alternaria alternata, a common necrotrophic fungal pathogen, poses a significant threat to various crops, causing substantial yield losses and quality deterioration. In the present study, we explore the potential fungicidal properties of Peppermint Oil Nanoemulsion (PNE) against A. alternata and investigate its impact on the fungal phenotype.

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Herein, the impact of chitosan fabricated biogenic silver nanoparticles (Ch@BSNP) has been evaluated for the protective management of bacterial leaf spot (BLS) disease in tomatoes caused by Xanthomonas campestris (NCIM5028). The Ch@BSNP originated by the Trichoderma viride (MTCC5661) derived extracellular compounds and subsequent chitosan hybridization. Spherical-shaped Ch@BSNP (30-35 nm) treated diseased plants were able to combat the biotic stress, as evidenced by the decreased elevated response of stress markers viz; anthocyanin (34.

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Climate change is more likely to have a detrimental effect on the world's productive assets. Several undesirable conditions and practices, including extreme temperature, drought, and uncontrolled use of agrochemicals, result in stresses that strain agriculture. In addition, nutritional inadequacies in food crops are wreaking havoc on human health, especially in rural regions of less developed countries.

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