Y. Ait Rahou, A. Douira, A. Tahiri, El Modafar Cherkaoui, R. Benkirane, A. Meddich
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Abstract
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effect of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and compost, applied alone or in combination, on tomato resistance to vascular wilt caused by Verticillium dahliae. Improved management of vascular wilt is important for enhanced productivity of greenhouse-grown susceptible tomato plants. The application of compost and PGPR resulted in a reduction in infection parameters compared with untreated plants inoculated with the pathogen, as well as activation of plant defence mechanisms. In the presence of the pathogen, compost application significantly improved the total fresh and dry weights by 97% and 71%, respectively, compared with pathogen-inoculated controls. The combination of compost with PGPR significantly increased chlorophyll fluorescence and stomatal conductance compared with the infected-control. In addition, the combination of compost and PGPR reduced the accumulation of stress markers such as malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide by 48% and 77%, respectively, and promoted the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Fruit yield and quality were also significantly improved relative to the control. The results suggest that compost applied alone or in combination with PGPR helps to suppress vascular wilt and to improve the yield and quality of tomatoes.
期刊介绍:
Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology is an international journal which publishes the results of scientific research and other information relevant to the discipline of plant pathology as review papers, research articles, notes and disease reports. Papers may be submitted in English or French and are subject to peer review. Research articles and notes include original research that contributes to the science of plant pathology or to the practice of plant pathology, including the diagnosis, estimation, prevention, and control of plant diseases. Notes are generally shorter in length and include more concise research results. Disease reports are brief, previously unpublished accounts of diseases occurring on a new host or geographic region. Review papers include mini-reviews, descriptions of emerging technologies, and full reviews on a topic of interest to readers, including symposium papers. These papers will be highlighted in each issue of the journal and require prior discussion with the Editor-in-Chief prior to submission.