Summary
Abstract
The efficiency of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW with pH 5.06.5) and strong acidic electrolyzed water (StAEW with pH less than 3.0) on the inactivation of Phytophthora parasitica var. nicotianae growth in vitro was studied. The treatment conditions included inundating time (30, 60, 120 and 300 s), treatment interval (24, 48 and 72 h) and available chlorine concentration (ACC, 30, 60 and 90 mg/L) with either StAEW (pH 2.35) or SAEW (pH 6.06). The results showed that inundating time had no effect on the efficiency of SAEW for inactivation of pure P. parasitica var. nicotianae cultures (P > 0.05). The inhibition rate increased with increasing ACC and oxidation reduction potential (ORP) at the same pH and inundating time (P 0.05) at ACCs of 60 and 90 mg/L. Moreover, the experiments confirmed that the optimal treatment interval was 48 h (P
Study details
- Published in: Crop protection 42 (2012): 128-133
- Microbes studied: Phytophthora parasitica var. nicotianae
Source
Source: Crop protection 42 (2012): 128-133
Conditions tested
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Relevant sectors | Agriculture & Livestock |
| Publication | Crop protection, 2012 |
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