Chitosan biostimulant controls infection of cucumber by Phytophthora capsici through suppression of asexual reproduction of the pathogen
The biopolymer chitosan is a derivative of chitin, which can promote plant growth and protect plants from phytopathogens. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of chitosan as a biostimulant and a biorational agent to protect cucumber plants from damping-off disease caused by Phytophthora capsici...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Polish Botanical Society
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Acta Agrobotanica |
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| Online Access: | https://pbsociety.org.pl/journals/index.php/aa/article/view/8358 |