Susceptibility of Mycosphaerella fijiensis to Mefentrifluconazole in Industrial Banana Plantations in Côte d'Ivoire : An In vitro Study
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2024-01
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Ms. M. B. Mondal
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Banana Sigatoka, caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis, severely impacts banana production in Côte d'Ivoire. This study evaluates the susceptibility of M. fijiensis isolates to mefentrifluconazole, a new triazole fungicide, compared to difenoconazole. In vitro tests on 17 isolates from industrial plantations revealed IC50 values ranging from 0.005 to 0.073 mg/L (average 0.037 mg/L), indicating high sensitivity. Growth inhibition rates were higher for mefentrifluconazole, demonstrating its superior efficacy. These results suggest mefentrifluconazole as a promising alternative for managing black spot and mitigating resistance development.
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Black spot, banana, mycosphaerella fijiensis, mefentrifluconazole, Côte d’Ivoire
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Edouard YKJ, Henri NP, Seydou T, Bertrand GN, Brahima C, Jean-Martial KKF, Daouda K.. Susceptibility of Mycosphaerella fijiensis to Mefentrifluconazole in Industrial Banana Plantations in Côte d'Ivoire : An In vitro Study . Annual Research & Review in Biology. 2025 Jan; 40(1): 62-73