Thielaviopsis paradoxa (de Seynes) V. Hohnel infection and early ripening of fruits.
Cherian T. T., Mani Varghese
Author Affiliation: Department of Botany, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kochi 682 021, India.
Journal of Mycopathological Research 40 : 49-50
Abstract : A study was undertaken in Kerala, India, during 1999 to 2000 to study the postharvest fungal diseases of fruits. During the course of study, T. paradoxa (imperfect state: Ceratocystis paradoxa) was isolated from Ananas sativus [A. comosus]. The fungus was cultured, maintained in the stock culture collection and used to study its pathogenicity to unripe, green fruits of banana (Musa paradisiaca) and mango (Mangifera indica). These fruits when inoculated with this fungus developed pineapple smell and exhibited early ripening similar to the natural ripening process.