A comparative study on the effect of neem product and bavistin on fusarium wilt of chickpea

A field study was planned to compare the neem based efficacy [neem seed water extracts (NSWE) @ 40 ml/lit and vanguard @ 5 ml/lit], with bavistin @ 1.5 g/lit, against the Fusarium wilt of chickpea (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceri). The result showed the superiority of neem seed products over control. The expected grain yield was prevailed in bavistin, used at 30, 50 and 70 days after sowing (DAS) but with the highest benefit / cost ratio (3. 03: 1) in one spray of NSWE, put to practical use at 70 DAS which was better than other treatments economically.

Keywords:

Bavistin , Chickpea , Fusarium wilt , Management , Neem product