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S. D. Somwanshi

Publications (6)

Biosynthesis and Characterization of Silver, Copper and Zinc Nanoparticles from Trichoderma koningii

V. S. Hande, S. D. Somwanshi, Sunita. J. Magar, K. B. Dharbale, S. N. Shaikh, V. B. Gitte & V. H. Tandle · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Fungal culture filtrates can provide an extracellular route for metal-based nanoparticle formation. This study evaluated the biosynthesis of silver-, copper-, and zinc-based nanoparticles using culture filtrates of Trichoderma koningii and characterised the resulting preparations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104412

In vitro Evaluation of Native Trichoderma Species against Pythium aphanidermatum, the Causal Agent of Ginger Rhizome Rot

K. B. Dharbale, S. D. Somwanshi, Sunita. J. Magar, V. S. Hande, S. N. Shaikh, P. D. Pawar & Sanika M. Bhadake · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Background: Ginger rhizome rot, caused predominantly by Pythium aphanidermatum, is a destructive soil-borne disease that can substantially reduce ginger productivity under favourable conditions. Biological control using native Trichoderma isolates offers a potentially sustainable...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94376

Studies on Management of Cucumber Mosaic Virus Disease in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

P. B. Kamathe, S. D. Somwanshi, Sunita J. Magar, D. G. More & P. G. Saraskar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Cucumber Mosaic Virus is a ubiquitous pathogen and a member of the genus Cucumovirus from the family Bromoviridae. It is a globally distributed pathogen responsible for causing disease and severe yield and quality losses in various vegetables and pulse crops, ornamentals, medicin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92987

Antifungal Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles against Anthracnose and Southern Blight Disease in Green Gram

Hasna Hakeem, S. D. Somwanshi, S. J. Magar, S. Subadarsani & K. B. Shinde · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Nanotechnology has rapidly advanced in the 21st century, with significant developments in the synthesis and application of nanoparticles. ZnNps (Zinc nanoparticles) were synthesized using extracts from mehandi (Lawsonia inermis), neem (Azadirachta indica), marigold (Tagetus erect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111505

Isolation and Morphological Identification of Endophytic Fungi Associated with Chilli (Capsicum annum L.)

Kiran D. Gitte, Sunita J. Magar, S. D. Somwanshi, Sayali D. Vidhate, P.G Saraskar & Kiran A. Patil · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Endophytes are microbes that live in plant tissues without causing any damage to the host plants. The present study aimed to isolate and identify fungal endophytes associated with healthy chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) plants. Healthy plants were collected from the experimental fiel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92991

Tolerance of Phosphorus and Potassium Solubilizing Bacteria to Fungicides In vitro

Neha Hemant Patil, Sunita J. Magar, S. D. Somwanshi, Rajashri Harishchandra Mali & Gauri Ganesh Nashte · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and Potassium solubilizing bacteria (KSB) plays a vital role in converting these nutrients into forms that plants can readily absorb, thus enhancing soil fertility and crop yields.  The compatibility of phosphorus and potassium solubilizing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121508