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Disease Management Strategies for Harvested Fruits and Vegetables

In this article we will discuss about the diseases management strategies for harvested fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in moisture and nutrients, thus susceptible to attack by various pathogenic microorganisms that are incapable to parasitize them during the period of their development and growth. These are attacked by certainly weak pathogens like fungi and bacteria, typical [...]

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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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