Studies on the stem end rot (Diplodia natalensis Pole Evans) disease of post harvest mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruits.
Jagdish Chandra, Pathak V. N.
Author Affiliation: Department of Plant Pathology, Agricultural Research Station, Durgapura Jaipur 302 018, India.
Indian Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology 19 : 37-43
Abstract : Mango fruits from an Udaipur market had 2.2-4.2% infection by D. natalensis [Botryodiplodia theobromae] during Apr.-Aug. Wounding with a cork borer before inoculation of ripe fruits resulted in 36.24% disease severity. Unripe fruits were unaffected by inoculation. The pathogen synthesized PMG, PG and Cx enzymes and their activity was max. in vitro after 9 d at pH 6. Waxol was the most effective treatment for controlling post-harvest stem end rot.