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VOL. 8, ISSUE 8 (2023)
A quantitative study of fungal spore distribution and their influence and safflower crop health and aeromycological approach
Authors
Gyanba Sopan Bhagat
Abstract
Airborne fungal pathogens significantly
influence the health and productivity of oilseed crops such as sunflower and
safflower. Yet, their distribution and concentration in the atmosphere, and the
subsequent impact on plant health remain inadequately understood. This study
aims to bridge this knowledge gap through a quantitative aeromycological
investigation. We collected and identified airborne fungal spores using a
Burkard Spore Trap and molecular techniques over two growing seasons. Dominant
pathogens included Alternaria species, Botrytis cinerea, Sclerotinia
sclerotiorum, and Phoma species. Our findings reveal a strong correlation
between spore concentrations and plant health metrics such as disease
incidence, plant biomass, and crop yield. The study underscores the importance
of aeromycological studies in developing effective disease management
strategies for sunflower and safflower crops and prompts further research on
the influence of changing climatic conditions on fungal spore distributions and
plant health.
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Pages:28-30
How to cite this article:
Gyanba Sopan Bhagat "A quantitative study of fungal spore distribution and their influence and safflower crop health and aeromycological approach". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 8, Issue 8, 2023, Pages 28-30
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