Comparison of different physical methods and preservatives for control of Fusarium proliferatum rot in garlic

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dc.contributor.authorLa Placa, Laura
dc.contributor.authorGiorni, Paola
dc.contributor.authorMondani, Letizia
dc.contributor.authorMagan, Naresh
dc.contributor.authorBattilani, Paola
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-09T15:09:48Z
dc.date.available2023-01-09T15:09:48Z
dc.date.issued2022-12-15
dc.description.abstractDry rot is an emerging issue for garlic production worldwide and Fusarium proliferatum is its major causal agent. Since the disease is seed-transmitted, sowing healthy cloves is crucial. In this study, some disinfection strategies were tested on garlic seeds, including steam, dry heat, chemical disinfectants and gaseous ozone (O3). Steam reduced the Colony Forming Units·g−1 (CFUs·g−1) by up to 92% in garlic seeds, but, at the same time, it affected their germination (−36%). Similarly, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and peracetic acid (C2H4O3) reduced the CFUs·g−1 by up to 83%; however, these methods also severely impaired germination (−40%). Dry heat did not negatively impact germination, but fungal contamination was not significantly reduced. The most promising strategy was gaseous O3 treatment; it decreased CFUs·g−1 by up to 96%, without causing any reduction of germination. The treatments applied were partially effective because the fungus is predominantly located in the outer layer of the seed, although it is also found in the inner portions. Some of these treatments can contribute to garlic protection from seed-borne pathogens and possibly reduce the occurrence of garlic dry rot.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationLa Placa L, Giorni P, Mondani L, et al., (2022) Comparison of different physical methods and preservatives for control of Fusarium proliferatum rot in garlic. Horticulturae, Volume 8, Issue 12, December 2022, Article number 1203en_UK
dc.identifier.issn2311-7524
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8121203
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/18919
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherMDPIen_UK
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 International*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/*
dc.subjectFusarium proliferatumen_UK
dc.subjectgarlicen_UK
dc.subjectdry roten_UK
dc.subjectphysical methodsen_UK
dc.subjectpreservativesen_UK
dc.titleComparison of different physical methods and preservatives for control of Fusarium proliferatum rot in garlicen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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