FREQUENCY OF QUIESCENT FUNGI AND POST-HARVEST ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT OF STEM END ROT IN PAPAYA

Authors

  • Daniela Dambros Amaral Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, PE
  • Ana Leticia Rocha Monteiro Department of Plant Pathology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG
  • Elias Inácio da Silva Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife
  • Severina Rodrigues de Oliveira Lins Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife
  • Sonia Maria Alves de Oliveira Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-21252017v30n327rc

Keywords:

Carica papaya. Alternative control. Phosphites. Post-harvest quality.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of quiescent fungi and the effect of phosphites under modified atmosphere on Lasiodiplodia theobromae in papaya. The fruits were treated with a range of doses of phosphites and their actions evaluated under conditions of ambient and modified atmosphere. Of the eight fungal genera found, Lasiodiplodia was the most common. No interaction was observed between the evaluated factors and only atmosphere and dose were independently significant. The usage of phosphites and modified atmosphere reduced the severity of the disease, and did not affect the chemical properties of the fruits.

Author Biography

  • Daniela Dambros Amaral, Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, PE
    Departamento de Agronomia Programa de pós-graduação em Fitopatologia Laboratório de Patologia Pós-colheita

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Published

21-03-2017

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Technical Note