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Contents
Chapter 5. ATTACK MECHANISMS OF THE PATHOGEN
A. Enzymatic Activity 54
B. Toxin Production 59
C. Detoxification of Host-Defense Compounds
by Pathogens 64
Chapter 6. HOST PROTECTION AND DEFENSE MECHANISMS
A. The Cuticle as a Barrier Against Invasion 66
B. Inhibitors of Cell-Wall Degrading Enzymes 66
C. Preformed Inhibitory Compounds 69
D.Phytoalexins-Induced Inhibitory Compounds 76
E. Wound Healing and Host Barriers 84
F. Active Oxygen 90
G. Pathogenesis-Related Proteins 92
Chapter 7. PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES
FOLLOWING INFECTION
A. Changes in Fruit Respiration and
Ethylene Evolution 94
B. Ethylene Source in Infected Tissue 100
C. Pectolytic Activity and its Source in
Infected Tissue 102
D. Stimulation of Fruit Softening and Changes
in the Pectic Compound Contents 103
E. Changes in Biochemical Constituents
of Infected Tissues 105
Chapter 8. MEANS FOR MAINTAINING HOST RESISTANCE
A. Cold Storage 108
B. Modified and Controlled Atmospheres 121
(1) Controlled Atmosphere 122
(2) Controlled Atmosphere with
Carbon Monoxide 130
(3) Modified Atmosphere Packaging 131
(4) Hypobaric Pressure 135
C. Growth Regulators 137
D. Calcium Application 142
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