Integrated control of white rot disease on beans caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum using contans and reduced fungicides application

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This study was conducted to determine the compatibility of Contans (Coniothyrium minitans) with fungicides against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.

Results showed that both Contans and Topsin significantly reduced the disease incidence caused by S.

sclerotiorum by 90% and 95% survival plants, respectively when they were individually applied and compared to control.

While, soil application of Contans and Sumisclex mixture was the most effective in suppressing the white rot disease incidence that produced 100% survival plants, application of C.

minitans combined with the reduced doses of fungicides would be advantageous in saving labor cost, thus increasing production efficiency of bean.