Fusarium Wilt of Cucumber- A Review

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) wilt is an important disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum. The prevalent in most of the countries world with yield losses ranging from 40–70%. Characteristic symptoms include pre and post-emergence damping-off, stunting, chlorosis, necrosis finally wilting older leaves brown vascular discoloration. Two formae speciales F. oxysporum have been described cucumber. fungus grows profusely on culture media produces macroconidia which are tapered a slight hook, microconidia oval shape terminal or intercalary chlamydospores. prevails under conditions having abundant soil moisture temperature 24–27oC no growth was observed above 37oC. pathogen host-specific to cucumber muskmelon watermelon being slightly sensitive. Due environment health concerns associated large scale use chemicals, application resistant germplasm, bio-control agents, bio formulations more reliable. This review describes bio-formulations fungicides control