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EPPO Reporting Service no. 06 - 1993 Num. article: 1993/107

Efficacy of disinfectants on Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus


In Finland, the efficacy of various disinfectants against Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) on different surface materials (metal, plastic, and wood surfaces) has been investigated. Most effective compounds were those with the active ingredients iodine (1,8%), glutaraldehyde (10%) and potassium peroxysulphate (60%).

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Koponen, H.; Manninen, M.; Harju, P.; Avikainen, H.; Tahvonen, R. (1992) The effect of disinfectants on Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus and Erwinia carotovora subsp. atroseptica on different surface materials.
Agricultural Science in Finland 1, 597-602.