Using Serratia plymuthica to control fungal pathogens of plants

CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources

Volumn 2, Issue , 2007, Pages

  De Vleesschauwer, David ^a   Höfte, Monica ^a  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Biocontrol; Fungal pathogens; Mechanisms; Post harvest; Serratia plymuthica

Indexed keywords

EID: 67349167113     PISSN: None     EISSN: 17498848     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1079/PAVSNNR20072046     Document Type: Review

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