Metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wilt

Antifungal properties of nanoparticles (NPs) of copper oxide (CuO), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and silica dioxide (SiO₂) were compared to the fungicide thiophanate-methyl for controlling root rot and wilt of chickpea, caused by, respectively, Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris. D...

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Main Authors: Bandar ALMIMAN, Ahmed H. ZIAN, Salama A.S. EL-BLASY, Hala M. EL-GENDY, Younes M. RASHAD, Kamar M. ABD EL-HAI, Sahar A. EL-SAYED
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Published: Firenze University Press 2024-12-01
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author Bandar ALMIMAN
Ahmed H. ZIAN
Salama A.S. EL-BLASY
Hala M. EL-GENDY
Younes M. RASHAD
Kamar M. ABD EL-HAI
Sahar A. EL-SAYED
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Salama A.S. EL-BLASY
Hala M. EL-GENDY
Younes M. RASHAD
Kamar M. ABD EL-HAI
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description Antifungal properties of nanoparticles (NPs) of copper oxide (CuO), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and silica dioxide (SiO₂) were compared to the fungicide thiophanate-methyl for controlling root rot and wilt of chickpea, caused by, respectively, Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris. Different concentrations (10, 20, or 40 ppm) of the NPs were assessed for their ability to inhibit fungal growth in vitro. All the nanoparticles had antifungal activity, with greatest effects at 40 ppm. CuO NPs at 40 ppm gave 61% reduction for Rhizoctonia rot and 65% reduction for Fusarium wilt. Alterations in the ultrastructure of the fungal mycelia were observed in response to treating with CuO NPs. No differences in in vivo tests were observed between CuO NPs and thiophanate-methyl for reducing root rot or wilt. Applications of CuO NPs also enhanced growth and yield of chickpea plants. CuO NPs had antifungal properties, increased activities of peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase in chickpea plants, and increased plant phenol contents. These results indicate that CuO NPs have potential as effective, eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fungicides for controlling of root rot and wilt of chickpea.
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spelling doaj-art-6b5bfa1b7fde4a0f8c1435beb8ee7bdc2025-08-20T02:11:29ZengFirenze University PressPhytopathologia Mediterranea0031-94651593-20952024-12-0163340742110.36253/phyto-1540614243Metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wiltBandar ALMIMAN0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6605-8462Ahmed H. ZIAN1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7507-5969Salama A.S. EL-BLASY2https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2150-662XHala M. EL-GENDY3https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9134-517XYounes M. RASHAD4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7702-8023Kamar M. ABD EL-HAI5https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4069-2025Sahar A. EL-SAYED6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2230-8087Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, 65779, Saudi ArabiaLeguminous and Forage Crop Diseases Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, 12619, EgyptLeguminous and Forage Crop Diseases Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, 12619, EgyptLeguminous and Forage Crop Diseases Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, 12619, Egypt.Plant Protection and Biomolecular Diagnosis Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab, 21934, EgyptLeguminous and Forage Crop Diseases Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, 12619, EgyptBiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, 65779, Saudi ArabiaAntifungal properties of nanoparticles (NPs) of copper oxide (CuO), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and silica dioxide (SiO₂) were compared to the fungicide thiophanate-methyl for controlling root rot and wilt of chickpea, caused by, respectively, Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris. Different concentrations (10, 20, or 40 ppm) of the NPs were assessed for their ability to inhibit fungal growth in vitro. All the nanoparticles had antifungal activity, with greatest effects at 40 ppm. CuO NPs at 40 ppm gave 61% reduction for Rhizoctonia rot and 65% reduction for Fusarium wilt. Alterations in the ultrastructure of the fungal mycelia were observed in response to treating with CuO NPs. No differences in in vivo tests were observed between CuO NPs and thiophanate-methyl for reducing root rot or wilt. Applications of CuO NPs also enhanced growth and yield of chickpea plants. CuO NPs had antifungal properties, increased activities of peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase in chickpea plants, and increased plant phenol contents. These results indicate that CuO NPs have potential as effective, eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fungicides for controlling of root rot and wilt of chickpea.https://oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/pm/article/view/15406rhizoctonia solanifusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceris
spellingShingle Bandar ALMIMAN
Ahmed H. ZIAN
Salama A.S. EL-BLASY
Hala M. EL-GENDY
Younes M. RASHAD
Kamar M. ABD EL-HAI
Sahar A. EL-SAYED
Metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wilt
Phytopathologia Mediterranea
rhizoctonia solani
fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceris
title Metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wilt
title_full Metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wilt
title_fullStr Metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wilt
title_full_unstemmed Metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wilt
title_short Metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wilt
title_sort metallic oxide nanoparticles enhance chickpea resistance to root rot and wilt
topic rhizoctonia solani
fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceris
url https://oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/pm/article/view/15406
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