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Pretorius, Danielle. "Antimicrobial lipopeptide production by Bacillus spp. for post-harvest biocontrol." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96117.

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Thesis (MEng) -- Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As overpopulation threatens the world’s ability to feed itself, food has become an invaluable resource. Unfortunately, almost a third of the food produced for human consumption is lost annually. Pests including insects, phytopathogens and weeds are responsible for more than a third of the annual major crop losses suffered around the world. The majority of current post-harvest control strategies employ synthetic agents. These compounds, however, have been found to be detrimental to the environment as well as human health, whi

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Fandohan, Pascal. "Fusarium infection and mycotoxin contamination in preharvest and stored maize in Benin, West Africa." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24999.

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Teles, Cesar Simas 1974. "Storage of seedless table grapes exposed to high CO2 concentrations for short period followed by controlled atmosphere, associated or not with pre-harvest application of CaCI2 or CIO2 = Conservação de uvas apirências submetidas a curta exposição de altas concentrações de CO2, seguida de armazenamento sob atmosfera controlada, associada ou não à aplicação de CaCI2 ou CIO2 na pré colheita." [s.n.], 2013. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/256783.

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Orientador: Benedito Carlos Benedetti<br>Texto em português e Inglês<br>Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Agrícola<br>Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-23T16:23:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Teles_CesarSimas_D.pdf: 1939088 bytes, checksum: 585b37a053cde7606fc6da4a9aa803dc (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013<br>Resumo: Botrytis cinerea Pers, causador da doença conhecida como mofo cinzento, é o principal problema para a conservação pós-colheita de uvas de mesa. A utilização do dióxido de enxofre (SO2) é a prática pós-colheita mais comum para o contro

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Duvenhage, Andries J. "An assessment of the potential of irradiation as a postharvest control treatment against the banded fruit weevil, Phlyctinus callosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): effects on adult weevils and host fruit (‘Flavor Fall’ pluots)." Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/85709.

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Thesis (MScAgric)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The export of South African fruit to some of its biggest international markets may be rejected if the phytosanitary pest, Phlyctinus callosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is found in fruit consignments. An alternative to methyl bromide fumigation is needed and one of the most promising of the alternative treatments is phytosanitary irradiation as it is environmentally friendly, does not leave residues on food or in the environment and it is effective against a wide variety of insects. Field-collected weevils were treat

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Pryke, James Stephen. "Source and identity of insect contaminants in export consignments of table grapes." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019/1169.

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Auret, Erika Elizabeth. "Control strategies for citrus postharvest diseases." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2006. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06192006-084845.

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Taverner, Peter D. "Effects of postharvest oils on arthropod pests of citrus /." Title page, contents and summary only, 1999. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09PH/09pht233.pdf.

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Terry, Alan J. "Control of pests and diseases." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2009. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.505965.

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George, Adrienne. "Cataloguing Diseases and Pests in Captive Corals." Scholar Commons, 2011. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/3115.

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Stony corals (Order Scleractinia) are susceptible to a variety of diseases, which can occur from abiotic or biotic factors, or a combination of both. Public aquaria provide opportunities to study coral disease. Because coral mucus is the first line of defense against disease, the Biolog EcoplateTM is a useful tool to detect differences in microbial assemblages in the surface mucopolysaccharide (mucus) layer when comparing healthy and diseased corals. Histological examination is essential to document structural changes in coral tissue in response to diseases. This study identifies and character

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Montesinos, Herrero Clara Isabel. "Evaluation of alternatives to synthetic fungicides to control citrus postharvest diseases." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/63662.

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[EN] Citrus spp. (Rutaceae) are the most widely produced fruits and they are grown in over a hundred countries. During postharvest, major losses are caused by fungal diseases, that for decades have been controlled by treatments with synthetic fungicides. However, their use is continuously more restricted by distributors and supermarket chains, which lower the Maximum Residue Level (MRL) to one third of the authorized or even ban the use of certain fungicides. This has loss of efficacy of treatments and development of resistant strains of pathogens. Alternatives are necessary to substitute or

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Bokshi, A. I. "POSTHARVEST DISEASE CONTROL OF MELONS USING SYSTEMIC ACQUIRED RESISTANCE AND OTHER." University of Sydney, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/3938.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<br>The goal of this research was to test commercially viable alternative methods to fungicides for controlling storage diseases of melons that are safe for human health and the environment. Initially, experiments were conducted on melons to develop a protocol for optimum conditions of disease development during storage for different pathogens and for different stages of fruit maturity. For all pathogens tested, the study found that humidity greater than 90% and temperatures above 20° C support infection and rapid growth of disease. Differences in the rate of infecti

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Denman, Sandra. "Botryosphaeria diseases of proteaceae." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52721.

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Dissertation (PhD (Agric))--University of Stellenbosch, 2002.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fungi belonging to the genus Botryosphaeria are heterotrophic micromycetes that can be pathogens on woody plants. They cause serious, and in some cases devastating losses to crops through leaf necrosis, stem cankers and plant death. The Proteaceae cut-flower industry in South Africa accounts for 70% of the national cut-flower enterprise. Botryosphaeria diseases are a major impediment to production and trade of Proteaceae and there is an urgent need to investigate the etiology, epidemiology and control of t

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John-Karuppiah, Karthik-Joseph. "Heat treatments for controlling postharvest diseases and chilling injury in Florida citrus." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2004. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0005602.

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Lubbe, Carolien M. "Colletotrichum diseases of Proteaceae." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53732.

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Thesis (MSc)--Stellenbosch University, 2004.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis consists of four chapters that present research findings on Colletotrichum diseases associated with Proteaceae worldwide. The first chapter is a review of literature regarding the taxonomy and histology of Colletotrichum species associated with Proteaceae. The literature is not restricted to Proteaceae hosts, as information regarding Colletotrichum on Proteaceae is very limited. In chapter two, Colletotrichum spp. associated with proteaceous hosts growing in various parts of the world were identified based on m

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Noronha, Christine M. (Christine Mary). "Effects of density and host plant type on fecundity and survival of Delia radicum (Bouché), D. Antiqua (Meigen) and D. Platura (Meigen) (Diptera: Anthomyiidae)." Thesis, McGill University, 1992. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=41017.

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The effects of intraspecific and interspecific competition, host plant, and prior host plant experience on fecundity, rate of oviposition and mortality of adults and larval survival of Delia radicum Bouche (Cabbage Maggot (CM)), D. antiqua Meigen (Onion Maggot (OM)), and D. platura Meigen (Seed Corn Maggot (SCM)), were studied on cabbage, onion and bean plants.<br>An optimum density for maximum fecundity per female was observed when the four experimental densities were compared. This optimum density was higher on host than on non-host plants. CM females were host specific and did not oviposit

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Tasneem, Azra. "Postharvest treatments to reduce chilling injury symptoms in stored mangoes." Thesis, McGill University, 2004. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=81444.

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The market life of many fruits and vegetables can be extended through storage at low temperatures. Chilling injury (CI) is a major postharvest storage problem for tropical commodities. Storing these products at temperatures below their critical temperature may result in severe physiological disorders known as CI symptoms. Mangoes (Mangifera indica. L) are susceptible to CI when stored below 12 °C. Visual CI symptoms include uneven ripening, surface pitting, discoloration, shriveling and scalding. Research has been conducted to overcome these serious problems using various postharvest tr

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Wakgari, Waktola (Waktola Muleta). "Biology, ecology and management of white wax scale, Ceroplastes destructor Newstead (Hemiptera: Coccidae), on citrus and syzygium." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/51637.

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Thesis (PhD)--University of Stellenbosch, 2000.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The population density of the white wax scale, Ceroplastes destructor Newstead, has increased since 1994 in certain areas of Western and parts of Eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa where citrus is grown, particularly on Citrus reticulata (Blanco). A study was conducted to investigate its morphology, biology and ecology as contributions to the development of a sound integrated management programme. Characteristics of the immature stages and adult females were described and illustrated from field-collected and slide-

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Rodriguez, Juan Jose. "Movement and Accumulation of Candidatus Liberibacter Solanacearum in Potato Plants." Diss., North Dakota State University, 2012. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/26726.

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A new disease affecting potatoes was first detected in Mexico in 1993. Affected plants had aerial symptoms similar to those caused by potato purple top and psyllid yellows, but tubers had internal brown discoloration when sliced and dark stripes and streaks when processed to produce potato chips. The disease has been found in many potato production areas in Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, New Zealand and the United States. The disease, termed Zebra Chip (ZC), has been associated with the presence of heavy infestations of the potato-tomato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli). In 2009, a research grou

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Moalemiyan, Mitra. "Volatile metabolic profiling to detect and discriminate diseases of mango fruit." Thesis, McGill University, 2005. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=97971.

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Volatile metabolites from headspace gas of mango cultivars Tommy Atkins and Keitt, wounded and inoculated with two pathogens, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Lasiodiplodia theobromae or non-inoculated controls were profiled using a GC/MS to develop a technology to discriminate diseases. Several disease discriminatory compounds were identified and classified into three groups: (i) compounds unique to only one treatment; (ii) compounds common to two or more treatments but not to all; and (iii) compounds common to all treatments but with varying in their abundance. 1-pentanol and boronic acid

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Jensen, Paul. "An evaluation of potential apple replant disease treatments for Quebec /." Thesis, McGill University, 1985. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=63295.

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Stephens, Iain Andrew. "Leaf blackening of proteas." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/49768.

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Dissertation (PhD (Agric))--University of Stellenbosch, 2003.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Leaf blackening is a particular problem limiting vase life and marketability of Protea cut flowers. This research investigated suppression of Protea leaf blackening with a specific focus on Protea cv. Sylvia (P. eximia x P. susannae) cut flowers. Leaf blackening decreased significantly with decreasing storage temperatures m 'Sylvia' proteas and this was attributed to lower respiration rate and conservation of carbohydrate. Low storage temperatures were beneficial in short term handling procedures encounte

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Lee, Yi-Chen. "EVALUATION OF SOYBEAN DISEASES AND PESTS USING TWO ADVANCED BREEDING POPULATIONS." OpenSIUC, 2021. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissertations/1927.

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Soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.) is one of the most important crops in the world. The average annual yield losses due to soybean diseases and pests are estimated to be around 11% in the United States. Soybean yield losses due to sudden death syndrome (SDS), caused by the fungus Fusarium virguliforme O'Donnell & T. Aoki have been problematic in majority of the soybean producing states. In recent years, reniform nematode (RN, Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford and Oliveira) and frogeye leaf spot (FLS), caused by the fungus Cercospora sojina K. Hara have emerged as a major problem in the southern s

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Spadoni, Alice <1984&gt. "Control of fruit postharvest diseases by thermotherapy: understanding the mechanisms of action by –omics approaches." Doctoral thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2014. http://amsdottorato.unibo.it/6631/.

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In recent years the hot water treatment (HW) represents an effective and safe approach for managing postharvest decay. This study reported the effect of an HW (60°C for 60 s and 45°C for 10 min) on brown rot and blue mould respectively. Peaches was found more thermotolerant compared to apple fruit, otherwise Penicillium expansum was more resistant to heat with respect to Monilinia spp. In semi-commercial and commercial trials, the inhibition of brown rot in naturally infected peaches was higher than 78% after 6 days at 0°C and 3 days at 20°C. Moreover, in laboratory trials a 100% disease incid

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Lu, Jianbo. "Quantifying non-uniformity in hot air treatment using tomato as a test material for postharvest quality and disease control." Thesis, McGill University, 2008. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=115694.

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The influence of uniformity of heat transfer with respect to the effect of heat treatment was investigated by correlating engineering parameters with the quantified heat treatment effects. Differences in treatment effect in terms of quality, anti-pathogen and chilling injury (CI) control properties among commodities was studied by exposing them to different target temperatures. Similar effects were also evaluated and quantified within an individual commodity by a custom-designed device. This device, whose design parameters were based on a heat transfer simulation, insured that one hemisphere o

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Chauhan, Ramola. "A study of filamentous viruses in maize and smallgrains." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1985. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22013.

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Bibliography: pages 175-184.<br>The occurrence of maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV) in field grown maize was investigated. For this purpose, maize showing mosiac symptoms was collected from different maize growing areas in South Africa by Prof. M.B. von Wechmar. These samples from Transvaal, Orange Free State and Natal were then investigated for the presence of MDMV and possible strains of this virus. Three virus isolates were purified and partially characterised. These isolates were serologically compared together with a fourth isolate SCMV 4975, obtained from the U.S., to establish strain rela

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Loots, Shilo. "Isolation and characterization of Diuraphis noxia induced sequences from wheat line PI 294994." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25763.

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Laberge, Christiane. "Production and diseases of Jerusalem artichoke." Thesis, McGill University, 1986. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=65448.

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Fourie, Paul H. (Paul Hendrik). "Epidemiology of Monilinia laxa on nectarine and plum : infection of fruits by conidia." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52259.

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Thesis (PhD(Agric))--University of Stellenbosch, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Postharvest decay of stone fruit in the Western Cape province of South Africa is caused primarily by Botrytis cinerea (grey mould) and Monilinia laxa (brown rot). Little is known about the relative importance and seasonal occurrence of the two pathogens in nectarine and plum orchards, the mode of penetration of fruits by M laxa, latency and subsequent disease expression by the latter pathogen. These aspects were investigated in this study. By sampling from the Unifruco Quality Evaluation Scheme and from 11 stone

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Burger, G. E. (Gerrit Erasmus). "Factors affecting shrivelling and friction discolouration of pears (Pyrus communis L. )." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/16264.

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Thesis (MScAgric)--University of Stellenbosch, 2005.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Shrivelling and friction discolouration (FD), as postharvest disorders, negatively influence the marketability and potential shelf life of pears. By investigating the contributing factors in each of the disorders, the potential involvement of handling and storage variables were determined. This allowed for a better understanding of the responsible factors that create susceptible environments for these disorders to occur. From the moment that pears are harvested they lose weight by means of transpiration and, to a l

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Greiner, Blake William. "Inoculation and Spread of Dickeya in Potatoes." Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2019. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/29461.

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Field experiments were conducted in two different growing environments to evaluate the spread and movement of Dickeya dadantii. A procedure to inoculate seed potatoes with Dickeya dadantii was developed to use during this study. Spread of Dickeya dadantii from inoculated potato seed to healthy potato seed during the handling, cutting and planting procedures was not detected at either location. Spread of Dickeya dadantii from inoculated seed to surrounding progeny tubers in the field was documented in both locations. In Florida, 33% of progeny tubers tested positive for Dickeya using PCR, and i

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Hopkinson, Sarah J. "Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici, race c17 : physiology of uredospore germination and germtube differentiation." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27957.

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Germinating uredospores of race C17 of Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici form characteristic infection structures (appressorium, infection peg, vesicle, infection hypha) in response to a 1.5 h heat shock at 29° C administered 2 h after germination at 19° C. The proportion of sporelings forming infection structures was augmented by nutrients, n-nonyl alcohol and, an appropriately timed heat shock. The heat shock temperature required to induce maximum differentiation had a very precise optimum which varied slightly for each spore lot. Variations one degree above or below this optimum reduced the p

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Lombard, Lorenzo. "Fungal diseases in Eucalyptus and Acacia nurseries in South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24484.

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Studies presented in this dissertation highlight the importance of fungal pathogens in forestry nurseries in South Africa. Both Acacia meamsii seedlings and Eucalyptus hybrid cuttings are shown to be affected by important nursery pathogens. Chapter one presents an evaluation of the potential importance of pathogens to Eucalyptus hedge plants maintained in hydroponics. Hydroponics is a new technology being used in South African forest nurseries, which allows for the rapid establishment of Eucalyptus hedge plants. However, no information is available on pathogens affecting Eucalyptus in hydropon

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Dhliwayo, Tererayi. "Alternative products in the inhibition of te plant pathogen scleroyinia sclerotiorum on potato production." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/941.

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White mold caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum attacks a wide host range of broad-leafed plants which includes potatoes. Current control is limited to the use of chemicals, but biological control has emerged as an eco-friendly alternative. For the study, 19 bacterial strains and 18 fungal strains obtained from soil samples taken from a potato field naturally infested with the pathogen S. sclerotiorum were tested for the effects on S. sclerotiorum mycelium growth and sclerotia viability in vitro. A total of eight bacterial strains and six fungal strains proved to be effective in the inhibition o

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Van, der Walt Rachel. "Identifying volatile emissions associated with False Codling Moth infested citrus fruit." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020056.

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False codling moth is a known pest of economic importance to many cultivated crops in South Africa and Africa south of the Sahara, and is particularly severe on citrus. If the fruit is infested just before harvest the chances of detecting signs of infestation are very low. As a result, the risk of packaging infested fruit and exporting them as healthy fruit is high. It is therefore a priority to develop a post-harvest technique for detection of False codling moth in citrus fruit at different levels of infestation in order to reduce phytosanitary risk. Compounds released and detected were indic

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Ferreira, Anton. "Further studies on leaf blackening of proteas." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2879.

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Thesis (MscAgric (Horticulture))--University of Stellenbosch, 2005.<br>The occurrence of both pre- and postharvest leaf blackening in certain Protea species and cultivars is a problem that severely limits their marketability, vase life and transport options. This research focuses on : (I) The distribution of carbohydrates in inflorescence bearing stems of certain Protea cultivars from harvest, following pulsing with a 10 g.L-1 glucose solution until four weeks postharvest. Stems were held under a variety of postharvest conditions, and (II) The suppression of Protea postharvest leaf blackening

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Kelly, Jack, and Mary W. Olsen. "Problems and Pests of Agave, Aloe, Cactus and Yucca." College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/144789.

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12 pp.<br>plant disease bulletins; July 2006 original publishing date, rev. 10/08<br>Cacti, agaves and yuccas are classified as succulents, plants that have highly specialized anatomical features such as thick waxy cuticles, fleshy or minimal leaves, modified leaves (spines), and roots with extra storage capabilities for food and water. These modifications allow them to survive and thrive in harsh desert environments. They survive long periods of drought in areas of sparse rainfall and intense heat. During stressful periods, many succulents cease to grow, drop unnecessary leaves, dehydrate an

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Fitzpatrick-Peabody, Erica. "Methodology and Assessment of the Susceptibility of Potato Genotypes to Phytophthora Erythrosetpica Causal Organism of Pink Rot." Fogler Library, University of Maine, 2008. http://www.library.umaine.edu/theses/pdf/Fitzpatrick-PeabodyER2008.pdf.

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Luffman, Margie. "Late yellow rust (Pucciniastrum americanum (Farl.) Arth.) of Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.)." Thesis, McGill University, 1988. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=61841.

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Odendaal, Deidre. "Orchard and bin treatment with entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae) for the control of the codling moth (Cydia pomonella)." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97962.

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Thesis (MSc)--Stellenbosch University, 2015.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), is the key pest of apples and pears worldwide. The withdrawal of certain fundamental chemicals from codling moth management spray programmes, due to concerns about human, environmental and ecosystem health, has resulted in the search for softer, more environmentally friendly, and safer control measures. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), naturally occur in the soil, and actively search for hosts. The interest in using EPNs from the families Heterorhabditidae and Stein

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Upadhaya, Arjun. "Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Field Pea and Potato and their Effect on Plant Growth and Yield." Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2018. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/28875.

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In this study, surveys were conducted in pea and potato fields in North Dakota and Central Minnesota to investigate the incidence and abundance of plant-parasitic nematodes in these fields. Moreover, the effect of the pin nematode, Paratylenchus nanus, on plant growth and yield of six field pea cultivars was determined under greenhouse conditions. Similarly, the influence of lesion nematode, Pratylenchus penetrans, and wilt fungi, Fusarium oxysporum alone and together on growth and yield of potato cultivar ‘Red Norland’, was evaluated in microplots under field conditions. The results indicate

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Birla, Keshav. "Characterization of Cytochrome B from European Field Isolates of Cercospora Beticola with Quinone Outside Inhibitor Resistance." Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2012. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/26553.

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Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), caused by the fungal pathogen Cercospora beticola, is the most important foliar disease of sugar beet worldwide. Control strategies for CLS rely heavily on fungicides including quinone outside inhibitor (QOI) fungicides. We collected 866 C. beticola isolates from sugar beet growing regions in France and Italy and assessed their sensitivity to the QOI fungicide pyraclostrobin. To gain an understanding of the molecular basis of QOI resistance, we cloned the full-length coding region of Cbcytb. All tested QOI-resistant isolates harbored a point mutation in Cbcytb at nu

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Melander, Margareta. "Transgenic resistance to pathogens and pests /." Alnarp : Dept. of Crop Science, Swedish Univ. of Agricultural Sciences, 2004. http://epsilon.slu.se/a496.pdf.

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Windell, Nicole Elizabeth. "Leaf blackening and the control thereof in selected Protea species and cultivars." Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20396.

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Thesis (MScAgric)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Leaf blackening, a postharvest disorder which is characterized by a dark brown to black discoloration, is found in most commercially important Protea cut flower species and cultivars. As this disorder is known to increase with storage time, it is a major concern to the South African industry as the use of sea freight is increasingly preferred due to lower transport costs and a more favourable carbon footprint. The cause of leaf blackening has been strongly linked to a carbohydrate stress exerted by the large infloresce

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Coluzzi, Karen. "Arthropod Scavengers of Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa Decemlineata) Cadavers." Fogler Library, University of Maine, 2005. http://www.library.umaine.edu/theses/pdf/ColuzziK2005.pdf.

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Damavandian, M. R. "Biology of subterranean populations of woolly apple aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum (Hausmann)(Homoptera:Aphididae), in apple orchards." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/51638.

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Dissertation (PhD (Agric))--University of Stellenbosch, 2000.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A study was made of the basic biology of subterranean Eriosoma lanigerum (Hausmann) populations in apple orchards in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The absence of cornicles and the presence of a vulva could be used to identify 1st instar nymphs and adults respectively. Body length, body width and length of the hind femur are useful for separating 2nd , 3rd and 4th instars. However, separation of 2nd from 3rd instar nymphs was very unreliable. Maximum population growth rate was at 23°C while

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Dennis, Jeremy Ian. "Chocolate spot of faba beans in South Australia." Title page, contents and summary only, 1991. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09A/09ad411pdf.pdf.

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Bibliography: leaves 81-100. Entry of inoculum into a crop and disease development in the crop cannot be prevented because spores are airborne and there is a lack of highly resistant varieties. This makes complete control of chocolate spot unlikely. It should however, be possible to improve current levels of disease control through the integration of the factors identified in the study.

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Amrhein, John Francis. "Modeling the impact of gypsy moth defoliation in individual tree mortality and basal area growth of northern hardwoods of central Pennsylvania." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/43380.

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Data for this study were collected by the US Forest Service and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry on nearly 600 plots in central Pennsylvania. Tree and stand characteristics recorded between 1978 and 1985 include estimates of percent defoliation on individual trees. Logistic regression using maximum likelihood estimation was employed to model individual-tree mortality of 15 species in central Pennsylvania that had been defoliated by the gypsy moth. Defoliation was estimated to the nearest ten percent for individual trees. Other variables used for prediction included stand basal area and an i

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McConnell, Steven P. "Effects of gypsy moth defoliation on acorn production and viability, litterfall, and litter layer depth and biomass in north-central Virginia and western Maryland." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/45883.

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<p>The effects of gypsy moth defoliation on acorn production (the seed source for oak regeneration), and the forest floor regeneration environment were investigated. Parameters measured included: acorn quantity, weight, development, and viability; litterfall; and forest floor depth and biomass. Nineteen plots in north-central Virginia and western Maryland on which trees suffered heavy, moderate, or no defoliation were monitored over a two-year period.</p><br>Master of Science

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Burgess, Kimberly. "Analysis of Deoxynivalenol and Deoxynivalenol-3-glucoside in Wheat." Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2012. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/26454.

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Deoxynivalenol (DON), a mycotoxin produced in cereal grains infected by Fusarium Head Blight produced by Fusarium graminearium and Deoxynivalenol-3-?-D-glucopyranoside (DON-3G), were studied during processing using LC-MS-MS and GC. DON reduced significantly (P<0.05) 61.8% during milling into flour. Therefore, DON was concentrated mostly in the bran and germ. DON increased 40.8% during the fermentation stage of baking. DON increased in dough more than flour and mixed dough. Milling reduced by 23.7% but fermentation did not. But bread was significantly lower in DON-3G at 0.15 ppm than flour an

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Matthewman, Linda A. "Ehrlichiosis : the disease in dogs and cats in Zimbabwe." Thesis, Royal Veterinary College (University of London), 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.558976.

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