Table 2.
Evaluation of CoFe2O4 and NiFe2O4 nanoparticles under pot culture conditions against Fusarium wilt of capsicum. (Figures in the parentheses are arc sine transformed values)
| Ferrite nanoparticles | Concentration [ppm] | Disease incidence [%] | Disease reduction [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoFe2O4 | 100 | 90.47 (75.18) | 9.54 |
| 200 | 76.18 (61.54) | 23.83 | |
| 300 | 38.09 (37.39) | 61.92 | |
| 400 | 28.57 (32.57) | 71.43 | |
| 500 | 9.52 (10.77) | 90.49 | |
| NiFe2O4 | 100 | 80.95 (68.95) | 19.07 |
| 200 | 57.12 (49.07) | 42.88 | |
| 300 | 23.80 (28.94) | 76.21 | |
| 400 | 9.52 (10.77) | 90.49 | |
| 500 | 0.00 (0.00) | 100.00 | |
| Control | – | 100.00 (90.00) | – |
| CD(0.05) | 20.56 |