Figure 1.

Schematic representation of the experimental design used in this study. Briefly, disinfected seeds were soaked in aqueous solutions (IC₉₉ concentration) of NPAAs, or Rizolex before sowing. At 30 days post-sowing (dps), bean plants were inoculated using actively growing cultures of S. sclerotiorum. On the day of inoculation, plants were also treated via root drench with 100 mL of NPAAs, or Rizolex aqueous solutions (IC₉₉). Moreover, the treatment was repeated twice more at 10-day intervals with 100 mL of NPAAs, or Rizolex aqueous solutions (IC₉₉) each time. Sampling points and timing are also presented at the bottom of the schematic representation. dps, Days post-sowing; dpi, Days post-inoculation; and hpt, hours post-last treatment.