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Aetiology of the fungal rot of cucumber fruit (cucumis sativus l.) and the efficacy of its control with phytochemicals from crude extracts of two plants

 

Table Of Contents


Chapter 1

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background of Study
1.3 Problem Statement
1.4 Objectives of Study
1.5 Limitation of Study
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of Study
1.8 Structure of the Research
1.9 Definition of Terms

Chapter 2

2.1 Overview of Fungal Rot in Cucumber Fruit
2.2 Phytopathology of Cucumber Fruit Rot
2.3 Previous Studies on Fungal Diseases in Cucumbers
2.4 Phytochemicals and Their Role in Disease Control
2.5 Plant Extracts for Disease Management
2.6 Efficacy of Phytochemicals from Plant Extracts
2.7 Comparative Analysis of Plant Extracts for Disease Control
2.8 Mechanisms of Action of Phytochemicals on Fungal Pathogens
2.9 Challenges in Implementing Phytochemical Control Methods
2.10 Future Research Directions in Phytochemical Control of Fungal Rot

Chapter 3

3.1 Research Design and Rationale
3.2 Selection of Plant Species for Phytochemical Extraction
3.3 Experimental Setup for Phytochemical Extraction
3.4 In vitro Testing of Plant Extracts on Fungal Pathogens
3.5 Data Collection and Analysis Methods
3.6 Statistical Tools for Data Interpretation
3.7 Ethical Considerations in Research Methodology
3.8 Validation of Results and Experimental Reproducibility

Chapter 4

4.1 Analysis of Phytochemical Composition in Plant Extracts
4.2 Antifungal Activity of Plant Extracts on Cucumber Fruit Rot
4.3 Comparative Efficacy of Plant Extracts in Disease Control
4.4 Impact of Phytochemical Concentration on Antifungal Activity
4.5 Synergistic Effects of Plant Extract Combinations
4.6 Mechanistic Insights into Phytochemical-Fungal Interactions
4.7 Field Application of Plant Extracts for Disease Management
4.8 Long-Term Effects and Sustainability of Phytochemical Control Methods

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Research Findings
5.2 Conclusions and Implications
5.3 Recommendations for Future Research
5.4 Contribution to Knowledge in Fungal Disease Control
5.5 Practical Applications and Implementation Strategies

Project Abstract

The aetiology of the fungal rot of cucumber fruit (Cucumis sativus L.) in Enugu State was investigated. Five fungal pathogens were isolated from diseased cucumber fruits. They were identified as Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht, Aspergillus niger Van Tiegh, Rhizopus stolonifer Ehrenb. ex.Fr, Geotrichum candidum Link and Mucor micheli ex Staint – Amans. The pathogenicity tests proved them as the causal agents of the rot. The effects of ethanolic extracts of Chromolaena odorata and Moringa oleifera and benlate solution on the isolates wegre also determined. The ethanolic extracts of the test plants inhibited mycelial growth of the pathogens in vitro as well as in vivo. The inhibitory effects of the extracts increased with increase in concentration. All concentrations of 20 mg/ml to 100 mg/ml reduced the mycelial growth of the pathogens to some significant (P > 0.05) level. Benlate solution also reduced the mycelial growth of the pathogens. Phytochemical analysis of C. odorata revealed the presence of tannins, saponins, phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, glycosides and alkaloids while M. oleifera contained all the phytochemicals except alkaloids. The presence of these active ingredients in the extracts may have contributed to their inhibitory properties. These findings suggest that plant extracts could serve as potential sources of bio-fungicides.

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