Control of Bacterial Canker in Kiwifruit Using Botanical Products from <i>Adesmia balsamica</i> Bertero ex Colla in Kiwifruit cv. Hayward Orchards.

ABSTRACT: Global kiwifruit production has been severely affected by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), which causes kiwifruit bacterial canker. The main strategies for controlling this pathogen involve the use of copper-based compounds and antibiotics, which are insufficient and promote the development of bacterial resistance. Therefore, this study evaluates the efficacy of different botanical products obtained from wild-grown and in vitro-grown plants, with 25-75% hydroalcoholic extracts (ethanol-water; 0.7 L/ha) effectively reducing the symptoms of the disease in kiwifruit, both in vitro and in vivo during a growing season. Additionally, field trials confirmed that the formulations promote better fruit yield and quality, demonstrating through acute oral toxicity testin

SUBMITTER: Chavez MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12736877 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature