The effects of direct harvesting and drying systems on the incidence and control of neck rot (Botrytis allii) in onions
MAUDE, R. B. ; SHIPWAY, M. R. ; PRESLY, A. H. ; O'CONNOR, D.
Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Published 1984
Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Published 1984
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1365-3059
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Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
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Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Direct harvesting, with mechanical removal of the foliage (topping), of onion crops followed by post-harvest drying at ambient temperatures (c. 18°C) resulted in an increase in the incidence of onion neck rot (Botrytis allii).The disease was substantially reduced if topped onions were dried at 30°C with an airflow of 425 m3 air/h/tonne. The treatment was most effective if the crop was removed from the field for drying within 48 h of topping thus avoiding severe infection of the damaged green tissues of the necks of onions.
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Electronic Resource
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