Major diseases of pomegranate ( Punica granatum L.), their causes and management—A review
| Autor: | Cheryl L. Lennox, J. C. Meitz-Hopkins, Umezuruike Linus Opara, Oluwafemi J. Caleb, Karen Munhuweyi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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0106 biological sciences
Bacterial disease biology food and beverages 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Horticulture biology.organism_classification 01 natural sciences Alternaria alternata 040501 horticulture Fungicide Agronomy Punica Postharvest Penicillium implicatum 0405 other agricultural sciences Fruit tree 010606 plant biology & botany Botrytis cinerea |
| Zdroj: | Scientia Horticulturae. 211:126-139 |
| ISSN: | 0304-4238 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.scienta.2016.08.016 |
| Popis: | Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) diseases often caused by a range of fungi and bacteria, pose direct significant financial, nutritional and postharvest loses along the value chain. Common postharvest pathogens of pomegranate fruit include Botrytis cinerea, Alternaria alternata, Penicillium implicatum, Coniella granati and Aspergillus niger. A major bacterial disease of pomegranate is bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas axanopodis pv. punicae. Field application of fungicides is necessary to control pathogens, which infect the fruit during developmental stages. Additionally, postharvest fungicides could be used to control localised infections in the fruit tissue or to prevent new infections during postharvest handling processes and storage. However, global trends towards reducing application of chemical fungicides are growing, with the demand for ‘green’ and cost effective strategies. This review discusses the details of various pomegranate postharvest diseases, symptoms and their causative microorganism. The importance and types of disease control and management strategies for pomegranate fruit and fruit tree are critically evaluated. This review will provide a critical guide to all the role players along the pomegranate value chain. |
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