421547

Evaluation the Efficacy of Some Biotic and Abiotic Factors Against Geotrichum citri-aurantii and Alternaria citri in vitro

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Last updated: 27 Apr 2025

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PLANT PATHOLOGY

Abstract

The Study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various treatments against Geotrichum citri-aurantii and Alternaria citri in vitro. Samples were collected from three governorates: Beheira, Qalyubia, and Sharqiah. Qalyubia showing the highest frequency of Geotrichum sp. and Fusarium sp., while Alternaria sp. was the most prevalent in all governorates. The molecular identification of G. citri-aurantii and A. citri offers valuable insights into the genetic makeup and diversity of fungal pathogens affecting Navel Orange fruits. By sequencing the ITS1 and 5.8S ribosomal RNA regions, the study successfully identified both species with high genetic similarity to known strains. Phylogenetic analyses further revealed genetic clustering, indicating some degree of diversity within these species. A range of biotic and abiotic treatments were tested, including bio-agents like Trichoderma viride and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, essential oils i.e., clove, thyme and ginger oils and chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles (NPs). Results showed that essential oils had varying inhibitory effects on fungal growth while chitosan and chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) were highly effective in reducing growth. Most notably, chitosan (NPs) showing highly effectiveness at lower concentrations. Additionally, Trichoderma viride was more effective than B. amyloliquefaciens in reducing the liner growth of G. citri-aurantii and A. citri.

DOI

10.21608/assjm.2025.327370.1320

Keywords

Keywords: G. citri-aurantii, A. citri, B. amyloliquefaciens, Imazalil, Chitosan nanoparticles (NPs)

Authors

First Name

Aya

Last Name

Jafar

MiddleName

Mohsen

Affiliation

Plant Pathology, Dept., Fac., Agric., Benha Univ., Egypt

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mohsenaya393@gmail.com

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Mohamed

MiddleName

Haron

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Prof. Emeritus of Plant pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University

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moh.abdelmageed@fagr.bu.edu.eg

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First Name

خالد

Last Name

القاضي

MiddleName

السيد عيد

Affiliation

قسم امراض النبات - کلية الزراعة - جامعة بنها

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khaled.alsayed@fagr.bu.edu.eg

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First Name

Eman

Last Name

Hassan

MiddleName

Osman

Affiliation

PLANT PATHOLOGY Dep. Fac. of. Agriculture, Moshtohor, Benha University

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eman.ali@fagr.bu.edu.eg

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Benha

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Volume

62

Article Issue

4

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54947

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-10-10

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2024-12-01

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1

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12

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1110-0419

Online ISSN

2974-4830

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https://assjm.journals.ekb.eg/article_421547.html

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421,547

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841

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Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor

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https://assjm.journals.ekb.eg/

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Evaluation the Efficacy of Some Biotic and Abiotic Factors Against Geotrichum citri-aurantii and Alternaria citri in vitro

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09 Apr 2025