A Systematic Review and Quantitative Synthesis of the Efficacy of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds in Disinfesting Nonfungal Plant Pathogens.

This quantitative review and systematic analysis of the effectiveness of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) in disinfesting nonfungal plant pathogens in agricultural and horticultural cropping systems is a complementary follow-up to a previous study that evaluated the efficacy of QACs against fungal plant pathogens. In the present study, a meta-analysis involving 67 studies was conducted to assess the overall efficacy of QACs against plant pathogenic bacteria, oomycetes, and viruses and to identify factors associated with observed differences in product efficacy. Across all studies, QACs resulted in a significant ( < 0.

A Systematic Review and Quantitative Synthesis of the Efficacy of Quaternary Ammonium Disinfestants Against Fungal Plant Pathogens.

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) have been used as disinfestants in plant production systems since the late 20th century. In studies on the control of fungal pathogens in agricultural and horticultural crop production systems, the efficacy of QAC disinfestants is variable, ranging from very high to ineffective. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to establish and understand how pathogen- and application-related factors influenced product efficacy.

Efficacy of Hypochlorite in Disinfesting Nonfungal Plant Pathogens in Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Production: A Meta-Analysis.

Bleach products containing hypochlorite are commonly used as disinfectants to eliminate nonfungal plant pathogens from production surfaces, tools, plant surfaces, irrigation water, and produce dump tanks. Although bleach products are useful, their effectiveness has been reported to vary under specific settings. A meta-analysis was conducted of 86 studies to assess the overall efficacy of hypochlorite against plant pathogenic bacteria, oomycetes, and viruses and to identify factors that explain differences in product efficacy.