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Natural Bacteria from Apples Could Help Fight Apple Ring Rot After Harvest
Greg Howard
23rd July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Qingdao Agricultural University found that Bacillus tequilensis QNF2 can effectively control apple ring rot caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria dothidea
- In lab tests, B. tequilensis QNF2 inhibited the fungus's growth by up to 99.5%, showing strong antifungal properties
- In real-world tests on apples, B. tequilensis QNF2 reduced ring rot by up to 100%, proving its potential as a biocontrol agent
References
Main Study
1) Bioactivities evaluation of an endophytic bacterial strain Bacillus tequilensis QNF2 inhibiting apple ring rot caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea on postharvest apple fruits.
Published 22nd July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2024.104590
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