Co-Authors:
Fallik, E., Dept. Postharvest Sci. Fresh Produce, Israel
Ziv, O., Dept. of Field Crops, ARO, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
Grinberg, S., Dept. Postharvest Sci. Fresh Produce, Israel
Alkalai, S., Dept. Postharvest Sci. Fresh Produce, Israel
Klein, J.D., Dept. of Field Crops, ARO, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
Abstract:
Disease severity of powdery mildew (causal agent Leveillula taurica (Lev.) Arn.) on pepper (Capsicum annuum), defoliation and fruit sunscald rating were significantly reduced (P=0.05) by foliar applications of sodium or potassium bicarbonate solutions, compared with water or penconazole (Ophir). Preharvest application of bicarbonate solutions significantly reduced (P=0.05) postharvest decay development on sweet red pepper fruits.