Vol. 10, Issue 5 (2021)

Author(s):
Pranab Dutta, A Das, J Pegu, P Kaman, Ankita Das, Gitashree Das, B Saikia, A Kumari, M Mahanta and J Gogoi

Abstract:
Chilli (Capsicum annum) is an important cash crop belonging to the family Solanceace. It is mainly used for pungency in cooking items or can be eaten as raw. In powder form, it can be used as a bioinsecticides. The crop undergo various biotic and abiotic stresses. Among the biotic stresses, anthracnose and leaf spot caused by Colletotrichum spp. and Alternaria alternate are the two serious problem causing a heavy loss in yield and productivity. Various biocontrol or botanical are used to control chilli anthracnose and leaf spot disease but with little or no effect on it. A number of chemicals are also recommended to curb the problem but with a little affect in the long run and the chemical become obsolete. Therefore, present study was carried out to evaluate the bio-efficacy and phyto-toxicity of fin-pro (Trifloxystrobin 3.5% + Propineb 61.3% WG) on Chilli against anthracnose disease and leaf spot disease in field condition. Eight treatment combinations were tested against anthracnose and leaf spot of chilli in two consecutive years. Pooled data showed that out of all the treatments T8 i.e, Flint Pro (Tri-floxystrobin 3.5 + Propineb 61.3% WG) was found best in suppressing both the diseases with low phytotoxicity. This treatment may be recommended for management of both the diseases in field condition.