In Vitro effects of chitosan; methyl jasmonate, salicylic acid and their combinations on inhibition of post-harvest fungal pathogens of tropical fruits

Three natural compounds, namely methyl jasmonate (MeJA), salicylic acid (SA) and chitosan and the combination of SA and chitosan was examined on three types of fungus Fusarium oxysporum (Fo), Fusarium oxysporum (Fo2) and Glomerella cingulata (Gc) iated from snake fruit, papaya and wax apple, respect...

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Main Author: Chin Poh Tean
Published: Terengganu: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 2008.
Summary:Three natural compounds, namely methyl jasmonate (MeJA), salicylic acid (SA) and chitosan and the combination of SA and chitosan was examined on three types of fungus Fusarium oxysporum (Fo), Fusarium oxysporum (Fo2) and Glomerella cingulata (Gc) iated from snake fruit, papaya and wax apple, respectively in order to determine the most suitable compound and its concentration that inhibit the fungus under laboratory condition
Physical Description:viii, 52 p.; 30 cm..