ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
Sclerotium rolfsii is one of the devastating soil-borne phytopathogens which cause severe loss at the time of seedling development. The requirements of carbon, nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorus for growth of Sclerotium rolfsii were studied in vitro. The best source of carbon for growth appeared to be sucrose. Ammonium phosphate appeared to be the best source of phosphorus sources. Magnesium sulphate supported best growth among sulphur sources and proline and potassium nitrate supported best growth for organic and inorganic nitrogen sources.
Slerotium rolfsii, Stem rot, Nutritional requirements, Groundnut, Morphology
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