African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
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Fungitoxicity activity of homeopathic medicines on Alternaria solani

Marcia Vargas Toledo
  • Marcia Vargas Toledo
  • EMATER - Parana Institute of Technical Assistance and Rural Extension, Marechal Cândido Rondon – Paraná, Street Pastor Mayer, Number 759, Zip Code 85960-000, Brazil.
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Jose Renato Stangarlin
  • Jose Renato Stangarlin
  • UNIOESTE - State University of West Paraná, Marechal Cândido Rondon – Paraná – Brazil, Street Pernambuco, Number 1777, Zip Code: 85960-000, Box: 91, Brazil.
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Carlos Moacir Bonato
  • Carlos Moacir Bonato
  • UEM - State University of Maringá, Maringá– Paraná – Brazil, street Colombo, Number 5790, Zip Code: 87020-900, Brazil.
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Thaisa Muriel Mioranza
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Monica Anghinoni Muller
  • Monica Anghinoni Muller
  • UFPR – Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba – Paraná – Brazil, street XV de Novembro, Number 1299, Zip Code: 80060-000, Brazil.
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Bruna Broti Rissato
  • Bruna Broti Rissato
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Eloisa Lorenzetti
  • Eloisa Lorenzetti
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Sidiane Coltro-Roncato
  • Sidiane Coltro-Roncato
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Carla Rosane Kosmann
  • Carla Rosane Kosmann
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Lindomar Assi
  • Lindomar Assi
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  •  Received: 22 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 25 August 2016
  •  Published: 29 September 2016

Abstract

The black spot disease caused by the fungus Alternaria solani (Ellis and Martin) L. R. Jones and Gront is one of the most important diseases of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). The control is usually performed with fungicides, resulting in products contaminated with pesticide residues. In recent years, the use of homeopathic medicines has been highlighted in research for disease control. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro fungitoxicity against A. solani by the homeopathic medicines Propolis, Isotherapic of A. solani and Isotherapic of ash, at 6, 12, 30 and 60CH (hahnemanian centesimal) dynamizations, and Sulphur, Silicea terra, Staphysagria, Phosphorus, Ferrum sulphuricum and Kali iodatum at 6, 12, 30 and 100CH dynamizations. Distilled water and 30% hydroalcoholic solution were used as controls at 12, 30, 60 and 100CH dynamizations. Mycelial growth, sporulation and conidial germination of A. solani were evaluated. The results indicated that for mycelial growth only in Sulphur and Staphysagria 100CH showed suppressive effect compared to both controls. For sporulation, Propolis 6, 30 and 60CH and Ferrum sulphuricum 6 and 30CH caused inhibition and differed from both controls. Isotherapic of A. solani 6CH, Isotherapic of ash 6CH and Ferrum sulphuricum 30CH reduced spores germination of the pathogen. It was also found that distilled water at 60 and 100CH inhibited mycelium growth. These results indicate the potential of some homeopathic medicines for trials aiming to control the black spot disease in tomato crops.
 
 
Key words: Homeopathy, alternative control, black spot, Solanum lycopersicum.
 

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