Salicylic acid-mediated enhancement of resistance in tomato plants against Xanthomonas perforans

摘要: IntroductionBacterial spot disease of tomato was identified a few decades ago. The varying point of entry for the pathogen has enhanced the complexities for designing an effective disease management method. Recent advances in the use of inducers to elicit immune response in order to prepare the plant for a future attack by the pathogen are similar to the vaccination that is undertaken in humans and is a trending technology.ObjectivesThe present study aims at understanding the effect of salicylic acid (SA) for management of bacterial spot disease caused by Xanthomonas perforans.MethodsThe study evaluated the effects of SA on the disease incidence along with seed germination and seedling vigor in two cultivars of tomato namely, Sun hybrid- resistant variety (R) and Quality- highly susceptible variety(HS)ResultsThe germination and seedling vigor, which was reduced in case of HS variety in comparison with …