Ecofriendly method for suppressing damping-off disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani using compost tea

Compost tea has a lot of potential for sustainable agriculture. The suppressive effect compost on damping-off disease in beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), caused by Rhizoctonia solani, was investigated. physicochemical properties the tested showed presence dissolved solids (7070 mgL-1), organic matter (1280 nitrate (3840 and ammonium (90.0 mgL-1). concentrations phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium were 22.7, 1540, 214, 2.40 mgL-1, respectively. highest inhibition R. solani growth at concentration 30% filtrate 87.0% it completely inhibited 50%. application or chemical fungicide (Rizolex-T) significantly decreased pre- post-emergence enhanced plants survival. In spite total phenol content bean infected with (15.6 µg·g-1 fresh weight), treatment using Rizolex-T further elevation content, to 17.5 14.7 weight, These findings support use as alternative synthetic fungicides help achieve environmental sustainability food safety farming.