Journal of Agronomy Research
Open Access
The Sprout Regulating Compound 1,4-Dimethylnaphthalene Exhibits Fungistatic Activity
Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2639-3166.jar-18-2502
Michael CampbellCorresponding author
The compound 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene, originally isolated from dormant potatoes, is currently in use as a commercial sprout inhibitor. Growers and processors report a reduction in fungal infections in potatoes treated with DMN resulting in increased yields. To assess the effects of DMN on fungal gro…