Morpho-phylogenetic identification and characterization of new causal agents of Fusarium species for postharvest fruit rot disease of muskmelon in northern Thailand and their sensitivity to fungicides

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 15; p. 1459759
• Main Authors: Suwannarach, Nakarin, Khuna, Surapong, Thitla, Tanapol, Senwanna, Chanokned, Nuangmek, Wipornpan, Kumla, Jaturong, Lumyong, Saisamorn
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 10.10.2024
• Subjects: fruit rot; fungal disease; muskmelon; pathogen identification; Plant Science; postharvest diseases; fruit rot; pathogen identification; muskmelon; postharvest diseases; fungal disease

A significant global problem affecting muskmelon ( Cucumis melo L.) is fruit rot caused by phytopathogenic fungi, which results in unsaleable products and substantial financial losses. In 2022 and 2023, fruit rot on muskmelon was found during the postharvest storage period in Phayao Province of nort...