Efficacy of bio-agent and plant extract against post harvest rots of Alphonso mango.
Halgekar N. Y., Salvi B. R., Munj A. Y.
Author Affiliation: Regional Fruit Research Station, Vengurle, Dist Sindhudurg, Dr Balasabeb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Dist Ratnagiri, India.
Environment and Ecology 33 : 1799-1802
Abstract : The experiment was conducted by using the methods of bio-agents and plant products to control the various diseases of Alphonso mango. Experiment revealed that the fruit dip treatment of Trichoderma viride (SS and CF) for 10 minutes was found most effective in controlling post harvest rots of Alphonso mango. Whereas, among the various plant extract, the garlic extract (10%) and Tulsi (20%) for 10 minutes were most effective in controlling ripening rots of Alphonso mango.