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Efficacy, Food Safety And Microbial Modulation Of Prothioconazole In The Control Of Peanut Pod Rot.

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Efficacy, Food Safety And Microbial Modulation Of Prothioconazole In The Control Of Peanut Pod Rot.

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Efficacy, food safety and microbial modulation of prothioconazole in the control of peanut pod rot.

Kaidi Cui^1,2,3, Sirui Shen^1,2,3, Bowei Han¹

¹College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China.

Pest Management Science

|June 14, 2025

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Summary

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Prothioconazole effectively controls peanut pod rot caused by Fusarium solani when sprayed on soil, increasing yield with low environmental risk. This fungicide shows promising application for managing this damaging crop disease.

Keywords:

Fusarium solani efficacy peanut pod rot prothioconazole

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Plant Pathology
Mycology

Background:

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is a vital oilseed crop threatened by Fusarium solani-induced pod rot.
Prothioconazole demonstrates preliminary antifungal activity against F. solani.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively evaluate prothioconazole's potential for peanut pod rot control.
Assess in vitro sensitivity, field efficacy, food safety, and microbial impact of prothioconazole.

Main Methods:

Determined EC50 values for F. solani isolates.
Evaluated protective and curative efficacy on detached pods and seed treatments.
Assessed field efficacy via soil surface spraying and analyzed residues and soil microbial communities.

Main Results:

Prothioconazole inhibited F. solani mycelial growth by targeting ergosterol biosynthesis (EC50 = 1.35 mg/L).
Soil spraying (720 g a.i./ha) effectively controlled pod rot (77-87% efficacy) and increased yield (28-37%) in field trials.
Residues remained below MRLs, indicating low human and environmental risk; microbial analysis showed increased bacteria and actinomycetes, and decreased fungi.

Conclusions:

Prothioconazole exhibits high bioactivity, efficacy, and safety for controlling Fusarium pod rot in peanuts.
Soil application of prothioconazole presents a promising strategy for managing peanut pod rot and enhancing crop yield.