AKPATA, JOY ELOHO <br/><br/>
THE EFFECT OF FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM f.sp. LYCOPERSICI METABOLITES ON DROUGHT STRESS TOMATO PLANTS 

 - DR. M.A. ABIALA 
 - Ibafo  Biological Science  2021 
 - ix,; 25p. 
<br/><br/> Tomatoes are one of the most widely grown and consumed vegetables on the planet. The effect of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici (FOL) metabolite on tomato, on<br/>the other hand, is a major challenge, especially during drought. Though, much<br/>research has been done on tomato plant growth, however, the impact of FOL<br/>metabolite on tomato seed germination has been overlooked, particularly when<br/>tomato seeds encounter dry condition. The effect of FOL metabolite on tomato seed<br/>germination under drought stress is investigated in this study using blotter techniques<br/>method. FOL metabolite and PEG-induced drought stress were evaluated individually<br/>and in combination on germination of tomato seeds. The results revealed that PEGinduced drought stress enhanced the effect of FOL metabolite on sensitive tomato<br/>cultivars more, in comparison to drought stress tolerant tomato cultivars that were<br/>slightly affected by FOL metabolites. Finally, the FOL metabolite had a high harmful<br/>effect on tomato seeds germination, especially when subjected to drought stress. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Microbiology