Gray mold is one of the most important fungal diseases of greenhouse-grown vegetables (Elad and Shtienberg 1995) and plants grown in open fields (Elad et al. 2007). Its etiological agent, , has a wide host range of over 200 species (Williamson et al.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Animal manure frequently harbors pathogenic microorganisms such as Salmonella spp. and diarrheagenic Escherichia coli. A defined microbial consortium such as effective microorganisms (EM) can potentially be used as a biocontrol against manure-borne human pathogens such as Salmonella and pathogenic E.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTomatoes () represent one of the most frequently consumed vegetables in Mauritius after potatoes and onions. The value of the tomato industry is estimated to be around Rs 300 M in Mauritius, with an annual production of 18,376 t over an area of 1365 ha. (Cheung Kai Suet 2019).
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