Effects of fungicide Iprodione 25% + Carbendazim 25% WP on non target fungi

Fungicide Iprodione 25% + Carbendazim 25% WP is commonly used to manage plant pathogens like Alternaria. But little is known about their effects on the non target fungal communities that inhabit inside and outside the plant. These treatments may lead to destruction of valuable beneficial microbes which in turn lead to increased vulnerability of crops. Hence, it has become necessary to consider the effect of fungicidal treatments on target and non target fungalcommunities while formulating disease management strategies.