In the northern State of Sinaloa white mold, caused by
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) De Bary, is a disease affecting
bean plants at any stage of development, including seedlings,
mature plants and harvested fruits. Farmers often try to manage
the disease by spraying fungicides, whose efficiency is often
low because: a) not the most appropriate fungicides are
used; b) are applied with poor coverage; c) there is a possible
selection of resistance to these pesticides, among other
reaso...
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