Effect of Two Systemic Fungicides on Cellulose Decomposing Fungi of Tomato Plants and on Some Enzymatic Activities

Moharram, A. M. and Abdel-Hafez, S. I. I. and El-Said, A. H. M. and Saleem, A. (2004) Effect of Two Systemic Fungicides on Cellulose Decomposing Fungi of Tomato Plants and on Some Enzymatic Activities. Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica, 51 (4). pp. 403-430. ISSN 1217-8950

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Abstract

Kocide 101 (77% cupric hydroxide) and Ridomil plus (15% metalaxyl and 35% copper oxychloride) were used in the treatment of tomato plants. The two fungicides exerted a depressive effect on the total counts and on the individual cellulose - decomposing fungal species associated with the roots and shoots of tomato. When these fungicides were incorporated in the liquid culture medium specified for growth and extracellular enzyme production by some selected fungal species, there was a significant reduction in mycelial growth as well as in amylase, cellulase, lipase and protease production by the fungi tested, particularly at the higher doses (200-400 ppm). Exceptions were observed with lower doses (50 and 100 ppm) especially in case of Aspergillus flavus, Cunninghamella echinulata, Penicillium chrysogenum and Fusarium oxysporum grown for amylase or cellulase production.

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