Ergosterol Biosynthesis Inhibitor - Propiconazole Offers Possibility of Integration of Bioagents
and Insecticides in Pest Management Practices
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Author: Chandramani Raj, Manjunath Hubballi, Prabhuling R, Daliyamol B, Nakkeeran S and Chandrasekar G,
p-ISSN: 0024-9602, e-ISSN:2582-5321, Vol: 100, Issue: jan-mar,
DOI:https://doi.org/10.29321/MAJ.10.001268
Abstract
Ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor – propiconazole was compatible with bacterial biocontrol agents viz., Pseudomonas and Bacillus under in vitro conditions. The compatibility assessed using propiconazole amended nutrient and King’s B broth at different concentration (250, 500,750, 860 and 1000 ppm) by turbidimetic method and it was observed that the bacterial growthwas not affected by propiconazole even at the ighest concentration of 1000 ppm. The turbidityincreased with increase in incubation time as compared to control. Further, this fungicide was physically and biologically compatible with three insecticides namely chlorpyriphos,dicofol and methyl-demeton at their respective ecommended dosage under laboratory and glasshouse conditions.
Keywords: Ergosterol biosynthesis inhibition, propiconazole, Pseudomonas, Bacillus and insecticides
