Gunasinghe, W. K. R. Niroshini 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8591-0983 and Karunaratne, Anjani M.
(2009)
Interactions of Colletotrichum musae and Lasiodiplodia
theobromae and their biocontrol by Pantoea agglomerans
and Flavobacterium sp. in expression of crown rot of 'Embul' banana.
BioControl, 54 (4).
pp. 587-596.
ISSN 1386-6141
Abstract
Previous research has shown that two local isolates of bacteria (Pantoea agglomerans and Flavobacterium sp.) are capable of biocontrol of the two main pathogens (Colletotrichum musae and Lasiodiplodia theobromae) known to cause crown rot on ‘‘Embul’’ (Musa, AAB) banana. In this investigation an attempt was made to elucidate the comparative virulence of these pathogens and to determine the underlying biocontrol mechanisms. L. theobromae was more virulent, causing faster spread of the disease, whereas C. musae was more resistant to the bacterial antagonists. Viable cells of the antagonists were more effective at suppressing conidial germination than cell-free culture media. It seemed that antifungal compounds acting on conidial germination may be heat stable and those acting on mycelia may include heat labile compounds also. Considering the specialized roles observed for each pathogen in terms of causing the disease, and in modes of control by antagonists, future field investigations on biocontrol should consider the roles played by the pathogens and the antagonists.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | No Faculty |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | No Faculty |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Jan 2022 04:46 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Jan 2022 04:46 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Antagonism; Antibiotic compounds; Mode of action |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 06 Biological Sciences > 0607 Plant Biology > 060704 Plant Pathology |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3108 Plant biology > 310805 Plant pathology |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2008): | E Expanding Knowledge > 97 Expanding Knowledge > 970107 Expanding Knowledge in the Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2020): | 26 PLANT PRODUCTION AND PLANT PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 2605 Horticultural crops > 260516 Tropical fruit |
| Identification Number or DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-009-9210-4 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/45487 |
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