Rice blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae is one of the most destructive fungal diseases of
rice worldwide. Stimulatory effects of low doses of fungicides on pathogens are closely …

The concept of hormesis describes that the application of low concentrations of a toxic
compound will stimulate growth and activity of an organism. Since it is unknown whether …

Within integrated apple scab control there is a strong focus on reduction of Venturia
inaequalis primary inoculum. The hypothesis that leaf shredding as an orchard sanitation …

Stimulatory effects of low doses of fungicides on the virulence of phytopathogens have
profound implications for applications of fungicides. The present study demonstrated that …

Hormetic effects of fungicides on phytopathogens are of great importance for proper
application of fungicides. The aim of the present study was to investigate the stimulatory …

Fungicide hormesis has implications for the application of fungicides to control plant
diseases. We investigated the hormetic effects of the dicarboximide fungicide dimethachlone …

Stem-end rot caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae is one of the main diseases in papaya
crop (Carica papaya). Resistance to the fungicide thiophanate-methyl (TM) has been found …

Chinese kale (Brassica alboglabra) is commonly grown and consumed throughout Asia and
is often treated with chemicals to control pests and diseases. In Thailand, public standards …

This chapter covers the multitude of fungal pathogens that occur primarily during the cool
and colder months of the year when conditions are highly conducive to their growth and …

Hormesis, a biphasic response where low doses of stressors stimulate growth and high
doses inhibit it, has significant implications for agricultural chemical use. This review …