Abstract:
Objective This study aimed to clarify the biological characteristics of Neopestalotiopsis egyptiaca, the causal agent of guava twig blight, and screen effective fungicides to provide a theoretical basis for disease control.
Method The effects of different culture conditions on fungal growth and conidial germination were determined through single-factor experiments. The inhibitory effects of six common chemical fungicides were evaluated using the mycelial growth rate method.
Result Optimal mycelial growth was observed at 25 ℃, pH 5.0, and under 24 h light exposure. In contrast, sporulation was significantly enhanced at 20 ℃, pH 10.0, and under 12 h light conditions. The optimal conidial germination occurred at 25 ℃ and pH 7.0. Furthermore, both mycelia and conidia exhibited certain salt tolerance. Among the six tested fungicides, thiophanate-methyl and pyraclostrobin showed the strongest inhibitory effects, with EC50 values of 0.6986 and 1.4054 μg/mL, respectively. Kasugamycin and mancozeb also demonstrated inhibitory activity, with Half maximal effective concentration (EC50) of 244.4771 and 365.9905 μg/mL, respectively.
Conclusion N. egyptiaca exhibits strong adaptability, thriving across a wide range of temperatures and pH levels. In vitro toxicity tests indicate that thiophanate-methyl and pyraclostrobin are the most effective fungicides and should be prioritized for field control.