Influence of Biofungicides Containing Microorganisms Such as Pythium oligandrum and Bacillus subtilis on Yield, Morphological Parameters, and Pathogen Suppression in Six Winter Pea Cultivars

Agnieszka Klimek-Kopyra (), Joanna Dłużniewska () and Adrian Sikora
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Agnieszka Klimek-Kopyra: Department of Agroecology and Plant Production, University of Agriculture, Al. Mickiewicza 21, 31-120 Krakow, Poland
Joanna Dłużniewska: Department of Microbiology and Biomonitoring, University of Agriculture, Al. Mickiewicza 21, 31-120 Krakow, Poland
Adrian Sikora: Bayer Crop Science, ul. Piękna 37, 44-172 Chechło, Poland

Agriculture, 2023, vol. 13, issue 6, 1-17

Abstract: Field peas ( Pisum sativum L.) are a valuable source of protein and help to support crop biodiversity in a sustainable agriculture system. To maintain varied crop rotation in sustainable production, it is advisable to include the winter form of pea, which is an excellent alternative to the spring form. However, the prolonged development of winter peas when weather patterns are unfavorable can adversely affect the morphological features and the health of the plants. The literature lacks studies on this issue. The objective of this study was to evaluate the morphological characteristics, yield, and canopy health of selected cultivars of winter peas. The study was conducted at the Prusy Experimental Station of the University of Agriculture in Krakow, located near Krakow, Poland (50°07′28″ N, 20°05′34″ E), during two growing seasons. The study evaluated six cultivars of winter peas and two means of protecting the canopy, with biological products containing Pythium oligandrum (Polyversum WP) or Bacillus subtilis (Serenade ASO). The yield, yield structure, efficiency of N uptake, and health of the plants were assessed. Crop protection treatments using Polyversum WP and Serenade ASO were shown to effectively protect winter peas against Fusarium wilt, which occurred only in the Specter and Arkta cultivars sprayed with Serenade. Polyversum WP increased the productivity of winter peas on average by 0.5 t ha −1 and increased the efficiency of nitrogen uptake on average by 10 kg ha −1 in comparison to the control. The Aviron and Arkta cultivars are recommended for cultivation in the conditions of Central Europe due to their high yield potential, high efficiency of nitrogen uptake, and good canopy health.

Keywords: Pisum sativum; autumn sowing; Polyversum WP; Serenade ASO; Fusarium diseases; Ascochyta diseases (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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