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

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, c...

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Published inBiocontrol science and technology Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 207 - 228
Main Authors Abbey, Joel A., Percival, David, Abbey, Lord, Asiedu, Samuel K., Prithiviraj, Balakrishnan, Schilder, Annemiek
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Taylor & Francis 04.03.2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
biochemical pesticides
Biological control
Botrytis cinerea
Disease control
Essential oils
Fungicides
Grey mold
Microbial pesticides
Pathogens
Pesticides
Plant extracts
Residual effects
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0958-3157
1360-0478
DOI:10.1080/09583157.2018.1548574