Efficacy of local bioresources and chemical treatment against quality parameters of white rot inoculated apple fruits

In vitro studies, aqueous extract of leaves of plants namely Karu (Roylea elegans), Artemisia (Artemisia roxburghiana), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Bana (Vitex negundo), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and seed of Darek (Melia azedarach) were found effective in inhibiting the growth of the B. dothidea causing white rot in apple. These botanicals were mixed together and formulations were made in water (Botanical Formulations 1) and Cow urine (Botanical Formulations 2) on weight and volume basis. These two Botanical Formulations were evaluated against the disease along with chemical fungicide (Score) as fruit dip, dip of fruit wrappers and dip of fruit trays. Edible wax was also used in surface coating of the fruits.