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Control of Stemphylium vesicarium in "Rocha" pear using encapsulated essential oils

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: [Excerpt] Introduction Stemphylium vesicarium is a plant-pathogenic fungus that poses a significant challenge to pear production, where it causes brown spot of pear (BSP) [1]. The "Rocha" pear, an exclusively Portuguese variety of high importance has been experiencing substantial losses due to BSP [2]. The rise of fungicide resistance and concerns about their environmental impact have driven the search for sustainable control strategies. In this context, essential oils (EO) have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic fungicides due to their strong fungicidal properties [3].

Source: RepositóriUM (Universidade do Minho)

Authors: Mendonça, Inês, Fernandes, Beatriz, Almeida, Carina Manuela Fernandes, Serrano, Carmo, Leão, Miguel, Venâncio, Armando, Silva, Sónia Carina

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Plant Pathogen Control

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production, Life on land

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7027551867

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