Evaluation of a Light-activated Nanoparticle Formulation of Titanium Dioxide with Zinc for Management of Bacterial Leaf Spot on Rosa 'Noare'

• Published in: HortScience Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 189 - 192
• Main Authors: PARET, Mathews L, PALMATEER, Aaron J, KNOX, Gary W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Alexandria, VA American Society for Horticultural Science 01.02.2013
• Subjects: Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions; Biological and medical sciences; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Pseudomonadales; Horticulture; Nanoparticle; Rosaceae; Ornamental crop; Physical environment; Disease management; Rosa; Dicotyledones; Light; Angiospermae; bacterial disease management; Pseudomonadaceae; Bacteria; Xanthomonas sp; Evaluation; Rosa spp; Plant leaf; Electromagnetic wave; Zinc; ornamental crops; Xanthomonas; Infection; Vegetative apparatus; Bacteriosis; Flower crop; Prokaryote; Spermatophyta; Microorganism; Titanium oxide; Nanotechnology

Bacterial leaf spot on roses caused by a Xanthomonas sp. is a new disease affecting commercial rose production with the potential to cause major economic losses. In the past few decades, antimicrobial photocatalyst technology has emerged from basic research and development to provide convenient form...