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Minna Haapalainen

University of HelsinkiORCID 0000-0002-2497-4059Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Microbiology· 1 Plant Biology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Assay:metagenomics· 1 Organism:plant (other)· 1

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Petteri KaristoiD· 2 shared Sannakajsa VelmalaiD· 2 shared Satu LatvalaiD· 2 shared Taina PennaneniD· 2 shared Terhi Suojala‐AhlforsiD· 2 shared Minna PirhoneniD· 1 shared

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2026-2026 · peak 2/yr

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High microbial diversity in the rhizosphere and soil improve carrot (Daucus carota L.) postharvest storability

Sannakajsa Velmala, Taina Pennanen, Minna Haapalainen, Petteri Karisto, Satu Latvala, Minna Pirhonen, Terhi Suojala‐Ahlfors

This study shows that higher microbial diversity in soil and rhizosphere improves carrot storability by reducing postharvest disease.

FEMS Microbiology Ecology · Sep 4, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Carrot storage diseases predominantly caused by mixed fungal infections

Petteri Karisto, Satu Latvala, Minna Haapalainen, Sannakajsa Velmala, Taina Pennanen, Terhi Suojala‐Ahlfors

This study identifies the main fungal pathogens causing carrot storage diseases and shows that mixed infections are common, particularly involving Cylindrocarpon spp. and Fusarium avenaceum.

European Journal of Plant Pathology · May 4, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology