Table 6.
Effect of application of T. viride-based tablet (TvT) and powder (TvP) formulations against F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceris on plant growth and yield of chickpea in field conditions.
| Treatment | Root length (cm) | Shoot length (cm) | Shoot dry weight (g) | Yield (q ha-1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | 10.03 ± 2.35D | 32.43 ± 1.16E | 8.23 ± 1.59E | 15.16 ± 1.53D |
| T2 | 13.67 ± 2.22C | 38.53 ± 2.00D | 11.73 ± 1.37CD | 19.83 ± 3.61AB |
| T3 | 16.00 ± 1.30C | 37.70 ± 2.46D | 11.37 ± 2.42D | 18.16 ± 1.53C |
| T4 | 22.50 ± 0.65B | 44.07 ± 0.25AB | 15.30 ± 3.27A | 20.46 ± 3.51AB |
| T5 | 21.57 ± 1.52B | 42.47 ± 0.35BC | 12.67 ± 2.58BCD | 19.57 ± 2.00BC |
| T6 | 21.63 ± 1.16B | 41.40 ± 0.36C | 13.93 ± 2.60ABC | 19.76 ± 2.08AB |
| T7 | 24.90 ± 0.80A | 44.40 ± 0.46A | 16.40 ± 1.42A | 21.29 ± 2.52A |
| T8 | 21.50 ± 0.92B | 42.80 ± 0.35ABC | 14.30 ± 3.10AB | 19.68 ± 3.06BC |
| T9 | 21.63 ± 0.21B | 41.70 ± 0.53C | 14.33 ± 2.95AB | 19.93 ± 2.08AB |
| CV(%) | 7.02 | 2.65 | 11.26 | 4.62 |
Means with at least one letter common are not statistically significant using DUNCAN’s Multiple Range Test at p<0.05, n=3.
(T1- Absolute control; T2- Carbendazim 50% WP; T3- Talc formulation; T4- TvT formulation at recommended dose; T5- TvT formulation at double dose; T6- TvT formulation at ½ of recommended dose; T7- TvP formulation at recommended dose; T8- TvP formulation at double dose; T9- TvP formulation at ½ of recommended dose).