Pathogenic growth

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Changes in opportunities for pathogen growth and spread (often anthropogenic)... 

Growth Rates. Because pathogen growth rates are so important in the evolution of fungicide resistance, plant pathologists should continue to recommend complete, effective systems to curtail growth rates of both resistant and sensitive forms (Table III). These complete systems are likely to include cultural controls, sanitation, resistant varieties, as well as protectant and systemic fungicides. 

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Most of the health benefits associated with the daily intake of prebiotics are linked to the end products formed during their fermentation by specific bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus. The major end products of metabolism are strong acids as SCFA, mainly acetate and propionate that lower the pH of the colon producing an antibacterial effect. The selective fermentation of FOS and GOS, with consequent inhibition of pathogenic growth, has been extensively confirmed in several human studies. 

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