Mansour Abdel Rahman Ahmad Aljabali

Biological Control of Southern Blight in Tomato Caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Using Trichoderma spp. under In-vitro and In-vivo Conditions

Mansour Abdel Rahman Ahmad Aljabali, Basavaraj V, Sampathkumar M R & Sharada M S · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2025

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a globally important crop often affected by southern blight, caused by the soil-borne fungus Sclerotium rolfsii, leading to significant yield losses. Conventional management using chemical fungicides faces challenges including pathogen resistan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i2528

Incidence, Prevalence, and Molecular Identification of Sclerotium rolfsii Causing Southern Blight in Tomato Fields of Mysuru District, Karnataka, India

Mansour Abdel Rahman Ahmad Aljabali, Basavaraj V, Sampathkumar M R & Sharada M S · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2025

Introduction: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), a vital crop worldwide, is under significant threat from Sclerotium rolfsii, the fungal pathogen responsible for southern blight. This soil-borne pathogen, known for its wide host range and destructive nature, thrives in humid environm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arja/2025/v18i1642