The Effect of Myco-Biocontrol Based Formulates on Yield, Physiology and Secondary Products of Organically Grown Basil

The development of organic farming as a result increasing consumer preference for food has led to the and registration new pest-control products certified production. In this study, effects three biocontrol containing spores mycelium Arthrobotrys oligospora—Artis®, Beauveria bassiana—Bora®, Coniothyrium minitans—Öko-ni® were tested on four basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) cultivars: ‘Aromat de Buzau’, ‘Serafim’, ‘Macedon’ ‘Cuisoare’. application Öko-ni® increased yields by 8% relative Control. Bora® chlorophyll content leaves 2% activity photosynthesis 66% Basil essential oil (EO) was 18% with Artis® 34% Öko-ni®, respectively. phenolic compounds analyzed HPLC varied; caffeic acid concentration higher in plants treated hyperoside, isoquercitrin rutin concentrations those Artis®, while quercitrin Bora®-treated plants. two main EO constituents that identified linalool methyl chavicol eugenol neral geranial ‘Macedon’, also investigated myco-biocontrol had positive fresh biomass influenced compounds.