In Vitro effects of chitosan; methyl jasmonate, salicylic acid and their combinations on inhibition of post-harvest fungal pathogens of tropical fruits

Abstract

Three natural compounds, namely methyl jasmonate (MeJA), salicylic acid (SA) and chitosan and the combination of SA and chitosan was examined on three types of fungus Fusarium oxysporum (Fo), Fusarium oxysporum (Fo2) and Glomerella cingulata (Gc) isolated from snake fruit, papaya and wax apple, respectively in order to determine the most suitable compound and its concentration that inhibit the fungus under laboratory condition