Vol. 44 No. 3 (2005)
Research Papers

Bacterial Populations Related to Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii L.) Stem Break

Published 2005-04-01

How to Cite

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G. Balestra, R. Agostini, A. Bellincontro, F. Mencarelli, and L. Varvaro, “Bacterial Populations Related to Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii L.) Stem Break”, Phytopathol. Mediterr., vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 291–299, Apr. 2005.

Abstract

Bacterial distribution, both external (epiphytic) and internal (endophytic), on Gerbera jamesonii L. cv. Provence and its relationship to gerbera stem break and ethylene production were investigated. The greatest number of epiphytic bacteria was found at capitulum level and 20 cm below. Three genera of bacteria were identified: Acinetobacter, Bacillus and Pantoea. A silver-nitrate solution greatly reduced ethylene production in cut flowers. The use of acid fuchsin solution revealed an occlusion of the xylem vessels, probably due to bacterial cells. The bacteria Acinetobacter, Pantoea and Bacillus appeared to be involved in stem break once their populations reached 105 cfu g-1 of stem tissue.

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