Biofungicides as alternative to synthetic fungicide control of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) – prospects and challenges

By J. Abbey, D. Percival, L. Abbey, S. Asiedu, Balakrishnan Prithiviraj, A. Schilder. Biocontrol science and technology (Print), 2018

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ABSTRACT Botrytis cinerea is one of the most destructive pathogens of ve⁠getables and fruits both in the field and storage. There have been several research activities focused on developing biocontrol strategies for the pathogen due to its resistance to the commonly used synthetic fungicides. Additionally, concerns have been raised over residual effect of current synthetic fungicides used for its control. Most of these research activities have focused on Trichoderma spp., Ulocladium spp., Bacillus subtilis, plant extracts and their essential oils with some commercial products available on the market for the control of B. cinerea disease. This review summarises some of the current published information on the use of biocontrol agents and plant-based compounds for B. cinerea control. Some limitations and future prospects were also mentioned.

Subfields: Cell Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Plant Science

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