Research Topic: traditional Chinese medicine plants

Biological characterization and in vitro fungicide screening of a new pathogen of basal stem rot of Schisandra chinensis in Jilin Province, China

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Researchers discovered that a fungus called Ilyonectria robusta is causing a serious disease in Schisandra chinensis plants grown in northern China. This plant is used to make traditional Chinese medicine. The disease causes the base of the plant stems to rot and die. Scientists tested seven different fungicides (medicines that kill fungi) and found that fluazinam was the most effective at stopping this fungus from growing.

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Identifying Key Pathogens and Effective Control Agents for Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus Root Rot

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Astragalus root, a valued traditional Chinese medicine, suffers from a serious fungal disease caused primarily by two Fusarium species. Researchers tested eight fungicides and nine beneficial bacteria to find the most effective treatments. The chemical fungicide carbendazim and a beneficial bacterium called KRS006 proved most effective, offering promise for developing better disease management strategies that combine both chemical and biological approaches.

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