Publications by authors named "Linda Jernej"
Photochem Photobiol Sci
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Botrytis cinerea poses a significant threat to agriculture by infecting over 200 crop species with gray mold, leading to reduced food quality and yield, while conventional fungicides face challenges due to developing resistance.
- This study explores Photodynamic Inactivation (PDI) using sodium-magnesium-chlorophyllin combined with EDTA as a method to effectively eradicate different strains of B. cinerea without relying on fungicides.
- In greenhouse trials, different formulations and concentrations of the PDI treatment significantly reduced infection severity in bell pepper plants compared to water-treated controls, demonstrating its potential as a safe and effective agricultural strategy.
