Propagation And Evaluation Of Effectiveness Of Commiphora Swynnertonii (Burtt.) And Synadenium Glaucescens (Pax.) Against Tomato Fusarium Wilt

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Introduction

Over-exploitation and habitat destruction have become a major limitation to production, marketing and usage of botanical pesticides. In Tanzania, Commiphora swynnertonii and Synadenium glaucescens have been reported to be disappearing very fast. There is a need ii to develop a technique that will ensure sustainable availability of these plants. The current study, therefore aimed at enhancing mass propagation and fungicidal effectiveness of C. swynnertonii and S. glaucescens against tomato fusarium wilt. Specifically, the study sought to: (1) To evaluate propagation potential of C. swynnertonii and S. glaucescens, (2) To determine field establishment of C. swynnertonii and S. glaucescens and (3) To determine effectiveness of C. swynnertonii and S. glaucescens in managing tomato fusarium wilt disease. The second, third and fourth chapter in the dissertation comprise manuscripts in the form of publishable papers which cover the first, second and third specific objectives.

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