In vivo application of garlic extracts in combination with clove oil to prevent postharvest decay caused by Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium expansum and Neofabraea alba on apples

Postharvest Biology and Technology

Volumn 99, Issue , 2015, Pages 88-92

  Daniel, Chanel K ^a,b   Lennox, Cheryl L ^a   Vries, Filicity A ^b  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

^b AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Antifungal activity; Apples; Clove oil; Curative and protective application; Garlic extracts; Postharvest decay

Indexed keywords

EID: 84907450890     PISSN: 09255214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2014.08.006     Document Type: Article

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