Microsoft Word - 16-Agra_39764 1799 Bioscience Journal Original Article Biosci. J., Uberlândia, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1799-1809, Nov./Dec. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v35n6a2019-39764 USE OF PHOSPHITES IN POSTHARVEST TO CONTROL ANTHRACNOSE OF YELLOW PASSIONFRUIT USO DE FOSFITOS EM PÓS-COLHEITA PARA O CONTROLE DA ANTRACNOSE DO MARACUJÁ-AMARELO Jaqueline Barbosa DUTRA1; Luiz Eduardo Bassay BLUM2 1. Master in Plant Pathology, Departamento de Fitopatologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brasil; 2. PhD. in Plant Pathology, Departamento de Fitopatologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brasil, luizblum@unb.br. ABSTRACT: Brazil is the largest producer of yellow passionfruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) and one of its production problems is the anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.). The use of fungicides on control of postharvest diseases is a method that protects the fruits during storage. However, precautions must be taken due to fungicide toxicity. The restriction to the use of fungicides in post-harvest led a demand for alternative methods of disease control, and, the phosphite application is one of these methods. Therefore, this work aimed to evaluate the effects of fruit immersion in phosphite on postharvest control of anthracnose. Two tests were developed in vitro to assess the effect on the fungus: phosphite Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn), Ca1 (30%P2O5+7%Ca) and K1 (40%P2O5+20%K2O). For the in vivo tests, passionfruit (Gigante Amarelo), were wounded and inoculated (50L; 106conidia mL-1). Two tests were done with: Cu (25%P2O5+5%Cu), 2.5mL L -1; Zn, 2.5mL L-1; K1, 2.5mL L-1; Mg1 (30%P2O5+4%Mg), 3mL L -1; Ca1, 3mL L-1; Ca2 (10%P2O5+6%Ca), 4mL L -1; K2 (40%P2O5+20%K2O), 1.5mL L -1; Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), 1.5mL L -1; K3 (20%P2O5+20%K2O) 1.75 mL L -1; K4 (30%P2O5+20%K2O), 1.75mL L -1. Other two tests with phosphites Mg2, Ca1, Zn and K1 were with CaCl2 (2%) was developed. In addition, phosphites were tested at 25, 50, 100 and 200% of the dose: K2 (100%; 1.5mL L-1) and Ca1 (100%; 3 mL L-1). The phosphites Mg2, Ca1, K1 and Zn in vitro have reduced mycelial growth and fungus conidia production. The phosphites K1, K2, Ca1 and Zn were the ones that most reduced the size of the anthracnose lesion. There were no differences among treatments, concerning the physico-chemical fruit properties analyzed (% fresh mass loss, total soluble solids, pH and titratable acidity). KEYWORDS: Alternative control of plant disease. Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Postharvest disease. INTRODUCTION The Brazilian production of yellow passionfruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) began after 1970 (LIMA et al., 2002). Factors such as the increasing evolution of planting area and installation of juice industries, allied to excellent soil and climate conditions for the cultivation of passionfruit and the commercial acceptance of in natura fruit have made Brazil the world's largest producer of this fruit (MATTA, 2005), reaching from 823 to 840,000 tons between 2013 and 2014 (COELHO et al., 2016). Considering the world production, 97% is of yellow passionfruit, whose fruits have larger commercial importance due to the quality and industrial yield. This cultivar represents 95% of Brazilian orchards (GODOY et al., 2007). Incorrect procedures on cultivation of yellow-passionfruit, such as the definition of point of harvest by the fall after abscission of the fruit to the ground cause friction of the fruit with the soil, damages part of the cuticle and promotes the entry of pathogens, among them the Colletotrichum gloeosporioides complex, that causes anthracnose, one of the main postharvest diseases of passionfruit (GÓES, 1998). The damage caused by the pathogen are more expressive in stablished orchards, after the first harvest, causing twig drought and plant death. The fungus infects new tissues and buds, being able to remain in a latent state, without showing any symptoms until the favorable weather and the plant suffers nutritional or water stress (JUNQUEIRA et al., 2005). The use of fungicides against postharvest rot protects the fruits during storage. Among the fungicides used in postharvest can be cite: thiabendazole, prochloraz and imazalil (KANETIS et al., 2007), and none of these is registered in Brazil for application on passionfruit (BENATO et al., 2002). The restriction of the use of fungicides in postharvest has grown, and this fact has been led to alternative methods of disease control (SOLINO et Received: 05/02/18 Accepted: 10/12/18 1800 Use of phosphites… DUTRA, J. B.; BLUM, L. E. B. Biosci. J., Uberlândia, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1799-1809, Nov./Dec. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v35n6a2019-39764 al., 2012; DUTRA et al, 2018). Among such alternatives are the phosphites, which are originated from the neutralization of H3PO3 for a base such as KOH, forming the KH2PO3 (GÓMEZ-MERINO; TREJO-TÉLLEZ, 2015). These compounds can act directly, inhibiting mycelial growth and sporulation of the pathogen (SPOLTI et al., 2015) and indirectly, activating the plant defense mechanisms (GÓMEZ-MERINO; TREJO-TÉLLEZ, 2015). Facing this reality, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects the immersion of yellow passion fruit in phosphites solutions in postharvest on anthracnose control and fruit quality. MATERIAL AND METHODS The in vitro and in vivo tests were carried out in the Laboratory of Plant Pathology, and, the fruit physico-chemical analyses in the Fruit Laboratory at the University of Brasilia, DF, Brazil. Isolation of the pathogen Realized through the direct capture of conidia in lesions of yellow passionfruit pieces with symptoms of anthracnose. The conidia of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides were extracted from acervuli and transferred to plates with modified PDA (10g dextrose, 100g potato, 20g agar), with a metal-tipped sterile transfer. Such procedure was executed in aseptic air flow chamber. Plates with the fungal isolate were incubated (12h light / 15 days (d) / 25ºC) and after obtaining of pure culture and performing morphometric identification, monoconidial cultures were obtained from isolated colonies, generated by dilution plating (10-3-10-4) of conidial suspension. Experiments in vitro Two trials were performed in vitro to evaluate the effects of four kinds of phosphites (Figure 1). The phosphites Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn), Ca1 (30%P2O5+7%Ca) and K1 (40%P2O5+20%K2O) were tested in 50, 100 and 200% of the dose recommended. In the treatment used as control, no substance was added to the culture medium. These products were added and mixed to the medium PDA (50oC) which then, was poured into Petri dishes and after 24h a 3mm colony disk of C. gloeosporioides was transferred to the center of the plate. Evaluations of the diameter of the colonies were made every 48 h for three weeks. At the end of the evaluation, the estimate of the number of spores per plate was made using a Neubauer Chamber. Experiments in vivo For preparation of the pathogen inoculum was added 10 mL of sterile distilled water in Petri dish with a 15-day-old colony of the fungi. The conidial suspension was filtered in double layer gauze and the concentration was estimated and adjusted (106conídia mL-1) using a Neubauer Chamber. Fruits of yellow passionfruit [Gigante Amarelo - Central de Abastecimento de Brasília (CEASA-DF)], were accommodated in moist chambers (Capped plastic boxes, with moistened cotton balls), kept on 25ºC (±1ºC). The fruits were selected according to scale of dehydration on the stage (0% volume loss) and with a yellow fruit peel. The disinfection was carried out by immersing the fruits in alcohol (10%, 1 min), sodium hypochlorite (1.0%; 1 min) followed by rinsing in sterile distilled water (1 min). Later, the fruits have been subjected to 2 mm perforations in the equatorial region, in four equidistant points. Then, 50L of spore suspension (106conidia mL-1) were applied in each perforation. In the negative control treatment, sterile distilled water was applied to the wounds. After inoculation, the fruits remained for 72 hours in incubator (12h light; 25ºC). Two trials with phosphites (Table 1) were done with these products: Cu (25%P2O5+5%Cu), 2.5mL L-1; Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn), 2.5mL L -1; K1 (40%P2O5+20%K2O), 2.5mL L -1; Mg1 (30%P2O5+4%Mg), 3mL L -1; Ca1 (30%P2O5+7%Ca), 3mL L -1; Ca2 (10%P2O5+6%Ca), 4mL L -1; K2 (40%P2O5+20%K2O), 1.5mL L -1; Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), 1.5mL L -1; K3 (20%P2O5+20%K2O), 1.75mL L -1; K4 (30%P2O5+20%K2O), 1.75mL L -1. A treatment with Carbendazim (1mL L-1) and other without products as control were used. Two phosphites were selected and tested at 25, 50, 100 and 200% of the recommended dose (Table 2). Such phosphites were K2 (40%P2O5+20%K2O, 100%, 1.5mL L -1) and Ca1 (30%P2O5+7%Ca, 100%, 3mL L -1). Other two experiments with phosphites were made in combination with CaCl2 (2%) (Table 3): Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), Ca1(30%P2O5+7%Ca), Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn) and K1 (40%P2O5+20%K2O). In trials with fruit, the treatments were applied by immersing them in products for 20 min, and then, after drying of fruit (25±3ºC), these were placed in incubator (12h light; 25ºC), for 5 days. During this period, daily lesion diameter evaluations were made. For each treatment were used five inoculated and five non-inoculated fruits. All experiments were repeated once. The experimental 1801 Use of phosphites… DUTRA, J. B.; BLUM, L. E. B. Biosci. J., Uberlândia, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1799-1809, Nov./Dec. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v35n6a2019-39764 design was in complete randomized blocks with five replications in in vivo trials and four replications in the in vitro ones. The data were subjected to ANOVA and means representing de effects of the treatments were grouped by Scott-Knott’s test (P ≤ 0,05) [Assistat 7.7, (SILVA; AZEVEDO, 2016)]. Fruit physico-chemical analysis These analyses (Normas Analíticas do Instituto Adolfo Lutz’, 2005) were conducted at the end of trials and the assessed variables were: Percentage of loss of fresh mass (%FML) The fruits were weighed (Digital Scale ‘Filizola’, BP-15) after treatment and at the end of the experiment, and, weight values were applied in the formula: %PMF = [(initial mass - final mass)/initial mass] x100. pH In passionfruit sieved sample pulp, (without seeds), the pH (pHmetro digital ‘Quimis’ - Q- 400M1/2) was determined. At the time of pH reading, the sample temperature was noted for subsequent correction of the total soluble solids content (ºBrix). Total Soluble Solids (TSS) The TSS (ºBrix) was determined by placing a small part of the sieved sample of fruit pulp in the prism of a hand refractometer (‘Atago’, N-1E). Titratable acidity (TA) The TA (% citric acid) was determined by diluting 5g of fruit pulp in 100 mL of distilled water. To this sample were added 0.1mL of phenolphthalein and then the titration with NaOH 0.1N was performed. The following formula was used to calculate the % of citric acid (CA): % CA = Vg x N x f x Eq. Ac. /10 x g, where, Vg = volume of NaOH (ml), N = normality of NaOH (0.1N), f = adjustment factor for standardization of NaOH, Eq. Ac. = acid equivalent (passionfruit: 64), and, g = weight of the fruit sample. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION In vitro effect of phopshites on Colletotrichum sporulation and mycelial growth The phosphites Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), Ca1 (30%P2O5+7%Ca), K1 (40%P2O5+20%K2O) and Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn) in vitro reduced the mycelial growth and spore production of C. gloeosporioides (Figure 1 A, B). Similarly, Araújo et al. (2010) reported that in in vitro conditions there was direct activity of phosphite-K on the mycelial growth of C. gloeosporioides. All phosphites tested reduced fungal mycelial growth. Conidial production was null in most treatments with these products, thus, showing an antisporulationg effect. Nojosa et al. (2005) reported in coffee (Coffea arabica) that phosphite-K (10mL L-1) inhibited the mycelial growth of Phoma costarricensis and reduced the length of the germinative tube. Feen and Coffey (1989), stated that the effect of phosphite-K would be as effective as fosetyl-Al due to similar mode of action. Figure 1. Effect of phosphite dose on diameter (cm) of the colony and on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides spore concentration (106conidia mL-1). (A) Trial 1. (B) Trial 2. Phosphite Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg, Fitofós Mg, 100%, 1.5mL - 1); Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn, Phytogard Zn, 2.5mL -1, Ca1 (30%P2O5+7% Ca, Phytogard Ca, 3mL -1); K1 (40%P2O5+20%K2O, Phytogard K, 2.5mL-1). Car, carbendazim. Con, control without product. Bars with the same letter in the same variable did not differ (Scott-Knott’s test, p≤0.05). 1802 Use of phosphites… DUTRA, J. B.; BLUM, L. E. B. Biosci. J., Uberlândia, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1799-1809, Nov./Dec. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v35n6a2019-39764 In vivo effect phosphites on passionfruit anthracnose Considering the average of experiments performed, all phosphites tested showed significant reduction in the size of the lesions in relation to control (Table 1). In the first experiment, the phosphites of K (1; 2; 4), Ca (1; 2), Mg (1; 2), Zn and Cu differed from control and carbendazim. In the second experiment, the phosphites of Cu and Mg2 did not differ from control. The phosphites K1, K2, Ca1 and Zn were the ones which reduced more the disease lesion size (Table 1). Table 1. Diameter (mm) of anthracnose lesion on yellow passionfruit inoculated with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (106 conídios mL-1) and submited to phosphite treatment. Treatment Commercial Product (CP) Dose CP mL L-1 Diameter of lesion (mm) Experiment 1 2 Mean No treatment - - 16.2a1 18.0 a 17.1 a Carbendazim Derosal 1.00 11.7 b 14.3 a 13.0 b Cu - 25% P2O5 + 5% Cu Fitofós Cu 2.50 9.7 c 15.7 a 12.7 b K3 - 20% P2O5 + 20% K2O Nutex Premium 00-20-20 1.75 12.7 b 12.0 b 12.3 b Mg2 - 40% P2O5 + 6% Mg Fitofós Mg 1.50 7.8 c 14.2 a 11.0 c Mg1 - 30% P2O5 + 4% Mg Phytogard Mg 3.00 7.2 c 11.8 b 9.5 d K4 - 30% P2O5 + 20% K2O Nutex Premium 00-30-20 1.75 7.7 c 10.8 b 9.3 d Ca2 - 10% P2O5 + 6% Ca Fitofós Ca 4.00 7.0 c 11.3 b 9.2 d Ca1 - 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 3.00 5.5 c 11.5 b 8.5 d K2 - 40% P2O5 + 20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 1.50 6.0 c 8.3 b 7.2 e Zn - 40% P2O5 + 10% Zn Phytogard Zn 2.50 5.0 c 8.3 b 6.7 e K1 - 40% P2O5 + 20% K2O Phytogard K 2.50 3.7 c 8.7 b 6.2 e CV (%) - 9.2 22.6 - 1 Values in the column with the same letters do not differ (Test of Scott-Knott, p ≤ 0,05). Some works were performed with phosphites of K and Ca (BRACKMANN et al., 2004; BRACKMANN et al., 2005; ANDREU; CALDIZ, 2006; BLUM et al., 2007; DUTRA et al, 2018), and, considering the results presented (Table 1), two experiments were carried out with dose variation of phosphites K2 (40%P2O5+20%K2O, 1.5mL.L-1) and Ca1 (30%P2O5+7%Ca, 3mL.L -1). Provided the average of tests, the doses of Ca1 and K2 reduced significantly the diameter of the lesion (Table 2). Observing the experiments separately only the recommended doses and twice of it, differed significantly from the inoculated control inoculada (Table 2). Moreira et al. (2002), evaluating the effect of phosphites (CaB e K) on Monilia fructicola in peach (Prunus persica), observed that the phosphite K provided control of 85%. Blum et al. (2007) postharvest treatments on Apple have shown that with increasing doses of phosphite K and phosphite CaB reduced the incidence and the diameter of lesion caused by Penicillium expansum. However, a greater efficiency of the phosphite K was note in relation to the phosphite CaB in the control of blue mold, in the same way as observed in this study, where the phosphite K2 was more efficient in reducing the diameter of the anthracnose lesions in passionfruit. A difference to be noted among this study and that from Blum et al. (2007) which the fruits were immersed for 15 min in conidial suspensions (102 conidia mL-1) with the tested products (phosphites and benomyl). In the present study, the passionfruits were inoculated before immersion in solutions with phosphites, in addition to the immersion time be a little bigger (20 min). Spolt et al. (2015) reported that phosphite K inhibits the fungi development in vitro, showing eradicating action. 1803 Use of phosphites… DUTRA, J. B.; BLUM, L. E. B. Biosci. J., Uberlândia, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1799-1809, Nov./Dec. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v35n6a2019-39764 Table 2. Diameter (mm) of anthracnose lesion on yellow passionfruit inoculated with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (106 conídios mL-1) and submitted to phosphite treatment. Treatment Commercial Product (CP) % Dose CP Dose CP mL L-1 Diameter of lesion (mm) Experiment 1 2 Mean No treatment - - - 20.2 a1 15.3 a 17.8 a Carbendazim Derosal 1002 1.00 17.0 a 15.0 a 16.0 b K2 - 40% P2O5 + 20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 25 0.38 17.2 a 15.2 a 16.2 b K2 - 40% P2O5 + 20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 50 0.75 13.7 b 12.3 a 13.0 c K2 - 40% P2O5 + 20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 100 1.50 6.0 c 8.7 b 7.3 d K2 - 40% P2O5 + 20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 200 3.00 8.2 c 9.2 b 8.7 d Ca1 - 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 25 0.75 13.3 b 10.0 b 11.7 c Ca1 - 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 50 1.50 13.0 b 12.0 a 12.5 c Ca1 - 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 100 3.00 8.2 c 9.2 b 8.7 d Ca1 - 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 200 6.00 8.0 c 7.0 b 7.5 d CV (%) - - 11.1 17.6 - 1 Values in the column with the same letters do not differ (Test of Scott-Knott, p ≤ 0,05); 2 % of dose recommended by the product producer. Brackmann et al. (2004) reported incidence reduction of rotting apple ‘Fuji’ using phosphites. However, the authors reported that the CaB phosphite (3mL L-1) did not reduce the size of the lesions, which contrasts with the results with phosphite Ca1, where the treatments with the doses of 3 mL L-1 and 6mL L-1 phosphite Ca1 reduced the diameter of the lesion. Brackmann et al. (2004) used a differentiated method of inoculation, submerging the fruit by 20 seconds in a suspension with fungal spores, without determining the concentration of spores. The differences between the results may be related to differences in the method of inoculation. Andreu and Caldiz (2006) assessed the phosphites K and Ca on potato (Solanum tuberosum) in the development of disease (Phytophthora infestans and Fusarium solani) right after cutting (before planting) and in foliage 35 and 66 days after the emergence of seedlings. Such authors reported differences on phosphite protection against the diseases evaluated. Plant tubers treated with phosphites K and Ca showed a reduction in the percentage of damaged area by F. solani, in addition to the reduction in production of protease produced by the fungus. In tubers where lesions caused by P. infestans were assessed, it was observed a reduction in diameter of pathogen colonies and increases in production of phytoalexins, showing that posphites can induce resistance and reduce disease. Hardy et al. (2001) indicated that phosphites may show diverse responses depending on number of aplications, dose, and stage of plant development. The phosphites Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn) also have their effectiveness noticed against the Asian rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in soybean (Glycine max), reducing the severity of the disease (DIANESE; BLUM, 2010). Sonego et al. (2003), testing phosphite against downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) of grapevine (Vitis vinifera), reported that phosphite Zn did not reduce the disease. Table 3. Lesions diameter (mm) in yellow-passionfruit inoculated with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (106 conidia mL-1) and immersed in phosphites associated or not to CaCl2 (2%). Comercial Dose CaCl2 Diameter of lesion (mm) Treatment Produto CP 2% Experiment (CP) mL L-1 - 1 2 Mean No treatment - - - 14.7 a1 19.7 a 17.2 a Carbendazim Derosal 1.0 - 11.8 a 17.7 a 14.8 b Mg2 - 40% P2O5 + 6% Mg Fitofós Mg 1.5 - 11.3 a 17.7 a 14.5 b Mg2 - 40% P2O5 + 6% Mg Fitofós Mg 1.5 + 12.8 a 17.3 a 15.1 b Zn - 40% P2O5 + 10% Zn Phytogard Zn 2.5 - 8.0 b 14.5 b 11.3 c Zn - 40% P2O5 + 10% Zn Phytogard Zn 2.5 + 6.7 b 13.8 b 10.3 c CaCl2 2% - - + 4.5 b 13.2 b 8.8 c Ca1 - 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 3.0 - 6.3 b 12.7 b 9.5 c 1804 Use of phosphites… DUTRA, J. B.; BLUM, L. E. B. Biosci. J., Uberlândia, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1799-1809, Nov./Dec. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v35n6a2019-39764 Ca1 - 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 3.0 + 5.8 b 8.2 c 5.7 d K1 - 40% P2O5 + 20% K2O Phytogard K 2.5 - 6.8 b 11.2 b 9.0 c K1 - 40% P2O5 + 20% K2O Phytogard K 2.5 + 3.7 b 7.7 c 5.7 d CV (%) - - 14.8 22.2 - 1 Values in the column with the same letters do not differ (Test of Scott-Knott, p ≤ 0,05). Phosphites alone and with CaCl2 (Table 3) [Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), Ca1(30%P2O5+7%Ca), Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn) and K1 (40%P2O5+20%K2O)] reduced the size of anthracnose lesion. Studies have been carried out with CaCl2, investigating phosphite possible effects on fruit improvement, both in preharvest and postharvest (VIZZOTTO et al., 2002). Gorgatti Netto et al. (1996) stated that the application of Ca increases post-harvest shelf-life because it keeps the fruit firmness, reduces the respiration rate, reduces the degradation of pectins, and, reduces the incidence of diseases. Peach fruits incorporated CaCl2 in the cell wall around the cells at the wound place, that fact reduced 34.3% of the rotten area and in 19.3% the infection by Monilinia fructicola (SOUZA et al., 2001). In studies of postharvest rot control in apples in southern Brazil, fruit treated with K phosphite (2.5 mL L-1) in association with CaCl2 (2%) showed lower incidence of rot and smaller diameter of lesions. These results were like those obtained with the application of standard fungicide Iprodione and above the application of phosphite K alone. The present study found the efficacy of phosphite K with CaCl2 on anthracnose reduction. Physico-chemical analysis of yellow-passionfruit In none of the experiments there was significant difference between the treatments and the control, when the fruit physico-chemical properties were analyzed (% FML, TSS, pH and TA). Nascimento et al. (2008), studying the effect of application of different phosphites K in tomato, noted that there was no effect of the treatments on the total soluble solids content of these fruits. However, Albrigo (1999) reported that the use of K phosphite in pre-harvest increased the total soluble solids content of the fruit. There were no significant differences in %FML, TSS, pH and TA among different treatments with and without phosphite and with and without the association of these with CaCl2 (Table 4). The values of %FML in the control varied from 3.0 to 5.9%, while in several treatments with phosphites between 2.6 and 5.9%. The TSS in the control varied from 9.3 to 10.8, while in many treatments with phosphites between 9.0 a 10.8. The TA varied from 2.1 to 2.8 in the control and from 1.9 to 2.8 in the phosphite treatments. The results for %FML (2-3.5%) presented by Hafle et al. (2010) working with biofilm and Ca on yellow-passionfruit were like the ones in this work, however, TSS (14- 15oBrix) and TA (4.1-4.3%) were higher. Venâncio et al. (2013) reported that besides fruit variety, the time of storage is one of the factors that affect %FML (0-42.8%), TSS (10.5-13.3oBrix), and AT (3.5-5.4%). Table 4. Physico-chemical values for % Fresh Mass Loss (FML), Total Soluble Solids (TSS = oBrix), pH, Titratable Acidity (TA = % CitricAcid), of yellow-passionfruits in the different trials. Phospite Product (CP) CP% mL L-1 FML TSS pH TA No treatment - - - 3.0 9.8 3.4 2.1 Carbendazim Derosal 100 1.00 2.5 9.7 3.4 2.1 Cu 25%P2O5+5%Cu Fitofós Cu 100 2.50 2.9 9.9 3.4 1.9 K3 20%P2O5+20%K2O Nutex Premium 002020 100 1.75 2.6 10.0 3.5 2.1 Mg2 40%P2O5+6%Mg Fitofós Mg 100 1.50 2.7 10.4 3.2 2.2 Mg1 30%P2O5+4%Mg Phytogard Mg 100 3.00 3.2 10.3 3.3 2.2 K4 30%P2O5+ 20%K2O Nutex Premium 003020 100 1.75 3.0 11.4 3.2 2.1 Ca2 10% P2O5 + 6%Ca Fitofós Ca 100 4.00 3.0 10.6 3.4 2.1 Ca1 30% P2O5 + 7%Ca Phytogard Ca 100 3.00 3.2 10.7 3.3 2.0 K2 40%P2O5+20%K2O Fitofós K Plus 100 1.50 3.9 10.4 3.3 2.6 Zn 40% P2O5 + 10% Zn Phytogard Zn 100 2.50 3.1 10.0 3.4 1.9 K1 40%P2O5+20%K2O Phytogard K 100 2.50 2.9 10.0 3.4 1.9 CV* (%) - - 14.4 6.4 3.9 11.3 Phospite Product (CP) CP% mL L-1 FML TSS pH TA 1805 Use of phosphites… DUTRA, J. B.; BLUM, L. E. B. Biosci. J., Uberlândia, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1799-1809, Nov./Dec. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v35n6a2019-39764 No treatment - - - 4.3 9.3 3.4 2.4 Carbendazim Derosal 100 1.00 3.5 8.6 3.4 2.4 K2 40%P2O5+20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 25 0.38 4.3 9.9 3.4 2.4 K2 40%P2O5+20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 50 0.75 3.8 10.2 3.4 2.6 K2 40%P2O5+20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 100 1.50 3.8 9.6 3.4 2.5 K2 40%P2O5+20% K2O Fitofós K Plus 200 3.00 4.6 9.9 3.3 2.8 Ca1 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 25 0.75 3.9 9.0 3.4 2.5 Ca1 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 50 1.50 5.0 9.9 3.4 2.4 Ca1 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 100 3.00 4.4 9.0 3.4 2.5 Ca1 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 200 6.00 4.7 9.4 3.4 2.6 CV (%) - - 21.1 8.7 2.8 7.7 Phospite + CaCl2 Product (CP) mL.L -1 CaCl2 FML TSS pH TA No treatment - - - 5.9 10.8 3.1 2.8 Carbendazim Derosal 1.00 - 5.9 10.4 3.1 2.5 Mg2 40%P2O5+ 6% Mg Fitofós Mg 1.50 - 4.6 11.3 3.1 2,5 Mg2 40%P2O5+ 6% Mg Fitofós Mg 1.50 + 5.6 10.1 3.1 2.7 CaCl2 2% - - + 4.5 10.7 3.1 2.8 Zn 40% P2O5 + 10% Zn Phytogard Zn 2.50 - 5.8 11.1 2.9 2.5 Zn 40% P2O5 + 10% Zn Phytogard Zn 2.50 + 5.7 10.8 3.1 2.7 Ca1 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 3.00 - 5.9 10.8 3.0 2.7 Ca1 30% P2O5 + 7% Ca Phytogard Ca 3.00 + 4.7 10.2 3.2 2.6 K1 40%P2O5+20% K2O Phytogard K 2.50 - 5.8 10.5 3.2 2.8 K1 40%P2O5+20% K2O Phytogard K 2.50 + 5.7 10.6 2.9 2.4 CV (%) - - 22.7 8.6 6.8 9.1 Cavalcante et al. (2016) found the following values of TSS, pH and TA for yellow-passionfrits (BRS Gigante Amarelo), respectively: 11.6 (oBrix), 3.2 and 3.7. Such values were close to the ones from the present work (Table 4), and, acceptable for the industrial and fresh fruit market (GRECO et al., 2014; MOURA et al., 2016). Several studies have shown the positive effects of treatment with Ca in reducing respiratory rate, ethylene evolution, FML and in the maintenance of fruit organoleptic qualities (POOVAIAH, 1986). The influence of CaCl2 on the FML and the firmness of fruit-flesh was studied by Neves et al. (2004) whose reported that after immersion of ‘sour carambola’ (‘Golden Star’) in CaCl2 (1 to 4% / 20 min), there were minor FML and greater pulp-firmness in immersed fruits (2%), and reduced spots and fruit rot. In papaya, Bicalho et al. (2000) verified that the application of CaCl2 (2%) was more efficient in keeping the fruit firmness than the packaging with PVC or the combination of these two treatments. Mir et al. (1993) showed that in ‘Red Delicious’ apples treated with CaCl2 (1-4% / 5 min) presented lower FML after 30 d under room conditions. Postharvest applications of CaCl2 were also studied in manga 'Julie' by Mootoo (1991). In that work, fruit immersed CaCl2 (8%) showed superior organoleptic characteristics when compared to the control and had your storage period extended, showing less loss of fresh mass and greater retention of the coloration. Although the alternative of applying Ca is debatable, due to the pre-harvest low mobility of Ca in the phloem and your low translocation from the application site (CHAMEL, 1989), Ferri et al. (2002) observed that the application of Ca at this stage, in the form of CaCl2 (1%) improved the conservation potential of persimmon (Diospyrus kaki) cv. Fuyu after storage in modified atmosphere had greater firmness of flesh in relation to fruit untreated with CaCl2. Vizzotto et al. (2002), assessing the influence of application of Ca in preservation of peach (Chiripa), found no significant differences between the fruits and plants not treated with Ca about firmness of flesh, TSS content, color, TA, incidence of rot, and weight loss, concluding that the Ca in pre-harvest treatments have no effect on the quality of this cultivar of peach. Some authors also found that application of postharvest Ca, cannot change some characteristics of the fruit. The content of TSS, the TA and collor of carambola (Averrhoa carambola) immersed in CaCl2 solution (2%/20 min) showed no significant differences in relation to the control (Neves et al., 2004). In mango, Freire Jr. and Chitarra (1999) concluded that the application of CaCl2 was not effective in increasing the shelf-life of the fruit, there is no influence of it on texture, pH, TA and 1806 Use of phosphites… DUTRA, J. B.; BLUM, L. E. B. Biosci. J., Uberlândia, v. 35, n. 6, p. 1799-1809, Nov./Dec. 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v35n6a2019-39764 TSS content. In fruits of yellow-passionfruit, the results obtained in this study showed that there is no influence of Ca or in association with phosphites in the physico-chemical characteristics analyzed (FML, TSS, pH and TA). These results corroborate the ones observed by Silva and Vieites (2000) which, using CaCl2 (1 to 4%) in sweet-passionfruit, submerged by 2 hours and stored under refrigeration (9° C; 85-90% RH) for 30 days, observed that there was no significant effect on the FML and physico- chemical characteristics of the fruit. Fruits of yellow passion fruit, treated with different Ac source, CaSO4, showed smaller losses of fresh matter and of vitamin C when compared with the untreated fruits and after five weeks of storage the fruits treated showed higher levels of total acidity titratable (VIEITES; BEZERRA, 1996). Tabi et al. (2003) observed that fruits of yellow passion fruit submerged in CaCl2 solutions (1; 2%/20 min) also showed smaller losses of fresh matter compared to untreated fruits. However, for TSS, TA, pH and vitamin C, no significant difference was found between the treatments. In studies conducted by these authors, the fruits were less mature, which differs from the fruits used in the current study, where the fruits were completely yellow. Differences in maturation, as well as differences in the region of origin and cropping, among other factors, can affect the absorption of Ca and the response of the fruit to the nutrient (CHETTRI et al., 1991). CONCLUSIONS Treatments with phosphites of K [K1 (40%P2O5 + 20%K2O) and K2 (40%P2O5 + 20%K2O)] and Zn (40% P2O5 + 10%Zn) were those which showed less development of the disease. The phosphites K1 (40%P2O5 + 20%K2O), Ca1 (30%P2O5 + 7%Ca), Mg2 (40%P2O5 + 6%Mg) and Zn (40%P2O5 + 10%Zn) reduced the mycelial growth and conidia production of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in all tested doses. Treatments with phosphites and CaCl2 reduced disease. No phosphites have significantly changed the quality of fruit. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors thank the National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and to the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). RESUMO: O Brasil é o maior produtor mundial de maracujá-amarelo (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) e um dos problemas para sua produção é a antracnose (Colletotrichum spp.). O uso de fungicidas no controle de doenças pós-colheita é um método que protege os frutos durante o armazenamento, mas, precauções adicionais devem ser tomadas quanto à sua toxidade, presença de resíduos e a provável seleção de fungos resistentes. A restrição ao uso de fungicidas na pós-colheita cresceu e levou à procura de alternativas de controle, e, entre tais está à aplicação de fosfitos. Diante disso, este trabalho objetivou avaliar os efeitos da imersão de frutos em soluções de fosfitos no controle da antracnose em pós-colheita. Dois testes in vitro foram feitos para avaliar o efeito de fosfito no fungo: Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), Zn (40%P2O5+10%Zn), Ca1 (30%P2O5+7%Ca) e K1 (40%P2O5+20%K2O). In vivo, frutos de maracujá (Gigante Amarelo), foram feridos e inoculados (50l; 106conídios mL-1). Dois testes foram feitos com: Cu (25%P2O5+5%Cu), 2,5mL L -1; Zn, 2,5mL L-1; K1, 2,5mL L-1; Mg1 (30%P2O5+4%Mg), 3mL L -1; Ca1, 3mL L-1; Ca2 (10%P2O5+6%Ca), 4mL L -1; K2 (40%P2O5+20%K2O), 1,5mL L -1; Mg2 (40%P2O5+6%Mg), 1,5mL L -1; K3 (20%P2O5+20%K2O), 1,75mL L -1; K4 (30%P2O5+20%K2O), 1,75mL L -1. Outros dois testes com fosfitos foram com CaCl2 (2%) e Mg2, Ca1, Zn e K1. Ainda, dois fosfitos foram testados a 25, 50, 100 e 200% da dose: K2 (100%; 1,5mL L-1) e Ca1 (100%; 3mL L-1). Os fosfitos Mg2, Ca1, K1 e Zn in vitro reduziram o crescimento micelial e a produção de conídios do fungo. Os fosfitos K1, K2, Ca1 e Zn foram que mais reduziram o diâmetro da lesão causada pelo patógeno. Ca1 e K1 com CaCl2 reduziram o tamanho das lesões. Não houve diferenças significativas entre os tratamentos, quanto as características físico-químicas analisadas (% perda de massa fresca, teor de sólidos solúveis totais, pH e acidez titulável) dos frutos. 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