Abstract

The efficacy of different microbes for their antagonistic ability was determined in-vitro against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp pisi by dual culture method. T. viride andPseudomonas fluorescens-I exhibited maximum antagonistic activity in vitro. In-vivo T. viride and Pseudomonas fluorescens resulted in maximum reduction of seed rot root and wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) of pea. In addition, there was increased germination, mortality, shoot length, root length, fresh weight, vigour index and numbers of nodules. Among the microbes, T. viride performed better. Therefore, T. viride may be used for the reduction of root rot, wilt and mortality of pea.

Key words: Fusarium wilt, pea, bioagent, control.