Phytoparasitica

, Volume 25, Issue 1, pp 41–43 | Cite as

Bicarbonate solutions control powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) on sweet red pepper and reduce the development of postharvest fruit rotting

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Abstract

Disease severity of powdery mildew (causal agentLeveillula taurica (Lév.) Arn.) on pepper (Capsicum annuum), defoliation and fruit sunscald rating were significantly reduced (P=0.05) by foliar applications of sodium or potassium bicarbonate solutions, compared with water or penconazole (Ophir). Preharvest application of bicarbonate solutions significantly reduced (P=0.05) postharvest decay development on sweet red pepper fruits.

Key Words

Disease control Leveillula taurica powdery mildew Capsicum annuum sweet pepper NaHCO3 KHCO3 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Dept. of Postharvest Science of Fresh ProduceARO, The Volcani CenterBet DaganIsrael
  2. 2.Dept. of Field CropsARO, The Volcani CenterBet DaganIsrael

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