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Method for early quantification of quiescent infections of Colletotrichum musae on bananas

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2008

Luc de Lapeyre de Bellaire
Affiliation:
CIRAD, Persyst, UPR Systèmes, bananes et ananas, CARBAP, BP 832, Douala, Cameroon
Marc Chillet
Affiliation:
CIRAD, Persyst, UMR Qualisud, Faculdade de Farmacia, Universidade de São Paulo, avenida Lineu Prestes, 580, Bloco 14 05508-900 São Paulo, SP, Brasil [email protected]
Yolande Chilin-Charles
Affiliation:
CIRAD, BIOS, UPR 75, Station de Neufchâteau, 97130 Capesterre belle eau, Guadeloupe, France [email protected]
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Abstract

Introduction. This protocol aims at detecting and quantifying quiescent infections of Colletotrichum musae on bananas. The principle, key advantages, starting plant material, time required and expected results are presented. Materials and methods. The materials required and details of the three steps of the protocol (fruit sampling, fruit ripening and anthracnose lesion quantification) are described. Possible troubleshooting is discussed. Results. The protocol results in the quantification of anthracnose lesions on the fruits, which makes it possible to predict postharvest losses due to anthracnose (peel rot), and also to propose a better management of postharvest fungicide applications.

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Research Article
Copyright
© CIRAD, EDP Sciences, 2008

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De Lapeyre de Bellaire, L., Chillet, M., Mourichon, X., Elaboration of an early quantification method of quiescent infections of Colletotrichum musae (Berk. and Curt.) von Arx on bananas, Plant dis. 84 (2000) 128–133. CrossRef
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