Supprssion of Fusarium wilt in chickpea by biofortified vermicompost

Abstract

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is a widely cultivated and versatile fruit. Chickpea production faces various constraints, both biotic and abiotic stresses. Fusarium wilt, caused by the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri, is a devastating disease that affects chickpea plants worldwide, causing significant economic losses in chickpea cultivation. Inthis study the potential use of biofortified vermicompostfor wilt management was investigated.