Biological control of Podosphaera xanthii the causal agent of squash powdery mildew disease by upregulation of defense-related enzymes

Abstract Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.), one of the most important vegetable crops for human nutrition all over the world, is infected by many diseases, particularly powdery mildew caused by Podosphaera xanthii (syn. Sphaerotheca fuliginea), which is considered the most serious disease causing yield los...

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Main Authors: Yaser M. Hafez, Asmaa S. El-Nagar, Abdelnaser A. Elzaawely, Said Kamel, Hanafey F. Maswada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-07-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41938-018-0058-8