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100			_aAKPATA, JOY ELOHO _99079
245			_aTHE EFFECT OF FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM f.sp. LYCOPERSICI METABOLITES ON DROUGHT STRESS TOMATO PLANTS
250			_aDR. M.A. ABIALA
260			_aIbafo _bBiological Science _c2021
300			_aix,; 25p.
520			_aTomatoes 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 the other hand, is a major challenge, especially during drought. Though, much research has been done on tomato plant growth, however, the impact of FOL metabolite on tomato seed germination has been overlooked, particularly when tomato seeds encounter dry condition. The effect of FOL metabolite on tomato seed germination under drought stress is investigated in this study using blotter techniques method. FOL metabolite and PEG-induced drought stress were evaluated individually and in combination on germination of tomato seeds. The results revealed that PEGinduced drought stress enhanced the effect of FOL metabolite on sensitive tomato cultivars more, in comparison to drought stress tolerant tomato cultivars that were slightly affected by FOL metabolites. Finally, the FOL metabolite had a high harmful effect on tomato seeds germination, especially when subjected to drought stress.
650			_aMicrobiology
942			_cTHS
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