Control of Moldy-Core Decay in Apple Fruits by β-Aminobutyric Acids and Potassium Phosphites

Alternaria alternata is the predominant fungal pathogen responsible for moldy-core decay in the 'Red Delicious' apple fruits. The failure of registered fungicides to control the disease necessitated the search for alternative methods. Here we report that DL-β-aminobutyric acids (BABA) and...

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Veröffentlicht in:Plant disease. - 1997. - 87(2003), 8 vom: 20. Aug., Seite 933-936
1. Verfasser: Reuveni, M (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Sheglov, D, Cohen, Y
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2003
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Plant disease
Schlagworte:Journal Article (L.) Mill. var. (Borkh.) Mansf disease control induced resistance
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