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7 Main Types of Penetration of Post-Harvest Pathogens | Plant Diseases

The following points highlight the seven main types of penetration of post-harvest pathogens. The types are: 1. Infield Penetration 2. Latent Infections 3. Contact Infections 4. Penetration through Natural Openings 5. Penetration through Wounds 6. Penetration Owing to Result of Senescence 7. Penetration after Physical Damage. Type # 1. Infield Penetration: Fungi and bacteria responsible for in-storage decay often originate [...]

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7 Major Factors Affecting Disease Development in Plants

The following points highlight the seven major factors affecting disease development. The factors are: 1.  Inoculum Level 2. Cultivars 3. Cultural Practices 4. Crop Rotation 5. Environmental Conditions 6. Fruit Ripening Stage 7. Harvesting. Disease Development: Factor # 1. Inoculum Level: An assembly of vital pathogen and its suitable host in favourable environment should take place for a successful infection [...]

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Top 8 Management Processes of Post-Harvest Diseases

The following points highlight the top eight management processes of post-harvest diseases. The management processes are: 1. Pre-Existing Defence Mechanism 2. Induced Defence Mechanism 3. Disease Resistance 4. Means for Sustaining Harvested Produce 5. Biological Control 6. Chemical Control 7. Natural Chemical Compounds 8. Other Safe Compounds. Management Process # 1. Pre-Existing Defence Mechanism: (i) Cuticle as a Barrier against [...]

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