Vicente Mussi-Dias | Author | SciTechnol

Vicente Mussi-Dias Author

vicmussi@uenf.br 55-22-27262721

Subjects of specialization
Phytopathology

Affiliation
Laboratory of Entomology and Phytopathology

Biography

He is awarded PhD in Plant Pathology, from North Fluminense State University, Brazil; he has extended his valuable service in field of Crop Research and Plant Physiology, for several years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Publications

Research Article Subscription

Effect of Castor Bean Oil on Post Harvest Fungal Pathogen of Coconut: Lasiodiplodia theobromae

Author(s):

Maria das Graï¿½as Machado Freire, Clï¿½udio Luiz Melo de Souza, Thayana Paranhos Portal, Roberta Manhï¿½es Alves Machado, Pedro Henrique Dias dos Santos and Vicente Mussi-Dias

Effect of Castor Bean Oil on Post Harvest Fungal Pathogen of Coconut: Lasiodiplodia theobromae

Lasiodiplodia theobromae is a cosmopolitan soil-borne fungus that causes both field and storage diseases in plant species leading to economic losses. The fungicides used to control these diseases are harmful as they leave residues, which may be regarded as problem for the marketing and export of Brazilian fruits. This study evaluated the in vitro effect of castor bean oil (Ricinus communis), and its constituents, on the mycelial growth and spore germination of this pathogen, suggesting an alternative to chemical control during the post-harvest.

DOI: 10.4172/2329-955X.1000108

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