The influence of Thrips obscuratus on infection and contamination of kiwifruit by Botrytis cinerea.
Fermaud, M., Gaunt, R. E. and Elmer, P. A. G.
Plant Pathology Year: 1994 Vol: 43 Issue: 6 Pages: 953-960 Ref: 17 ref.
1994
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ABSTRACT :
During 1991-92, in field experiments conducted near Motueka, New Zealand, artificial infestation of kiwifruit flowers by T. obscuratus and inoculation with B. cinerea increased the amount of flower infection, external contamination and internal infection of fruit at harvest. Combination of these treatments was synergistic. The mechanisms of the role of T. obscuratus in the epidemiology of B. cinerea and development of stem-end rot after cool storage are discussed in relation to commercial production, harvesting and handling procedures.