IN VITRO EFFICACY OF THREE POTENTIAL BIOAGENTS AGAINST LASIODIPLODIA THEOBROMAE, CAUSAL AGENT OF POSTHARVEST FRUIT DETERIORATION OF AVOCADO

In Vitro Efficacy of Three Potential bioagents against Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Causal Agent of Postharvest Fruit Deterioration of Avocado

The postharvest rot fungus, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, poses a significant threat to the avocado trade in Ghana as it discounts both the quality and shelf life of freshly harvested avocado fruits.This study evaluated the biological effect of here three bioagents, garlic, baking soda, and black pepper, on mitigating posthar-vest rots of avocado fruit

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Fatty acids and astaxanthin composition of two edible native Mexican crayfish Cambarellus (C.) montezumae and Procambarus (M.) bouvieri

The content and composition of the fatty acids (FAs) and astaxanthin (AST) in the edible forms of crayfish: the whole animal of Cambarellus (C.) montezumae, and the tail meat (TM) of Procambarus (M.) here bouvieri were determined by GC and HPLC.The exoskeleton (EXK) of P.(M.) bouvieri was also studied.Unsaturated FAs, and mostly oleic acid (C18:1 n

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A health economics perspective on behavioural responses to climate change across geographic, socio-economic and demographic strata

This perspective examines the relationship between climate change, health outcomes, and behavioural responses across the life course.It identifies three primary channels through which climate change impacts behaviours which in turn affect health: increased morbidity crystal beaded candle holder driving healthcare demand and accessibility, reduced p

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