Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Biocontrol Agent against Anthracnose (<i>Persea americana</i> Miller) Decay in Avocado (<i>Persea americana)</i> cv Fuerte Fruit

Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Biocontrol Agent against Anthracnose (<i>Persea americana</i> Miller) Decay in Avocado (<i>Persea americana)</i> cv Fuerte Fruit

Anthracnose disease is still a threat to avocado fruit quality, and the use of fungicide (Plochloraz<sup>®</sup>) for its control has generated safety concerns that necessitate the search for alternatives. Therefore, the efficiency of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from fresh fruits...

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Main Authors: Azola Siwaphiwe Mpeluza, Stephen Abiola Akinola, Tinotenda Shoko, Fabienne Remize, Dharini Sivakumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
antifungal activity
biofilm
<i>C. gloeosporioides</i>
defense-related genes
mycelial growth inhibition
Prochloraz<sup>®</sup>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/2/269

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