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    Quantitative methods for assessing the severity of anthracnose on yam (Dioscorea alata)

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    Date
    1994
    Author
    Simons, S.A.
    Green, K.
    Type
    Journal Article
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    Abstract/Description
    Two methods (the individual leaf method and whole plant method) for the quantitative assessment of the incidence and severity of anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on yam were developed and evaluated in the field over 3 growing seasons and are proposed for use in epidemiological studies. The percentage leaf/plant area affected by anthracnose and therefore unable to photosynthesize was used to produce disease assessment keys.
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/5595
    IITA Subjects
    Plant Production; Yam; Food Security; Impact Assessment; Plant Diseases
    Agrovoc Terms
    Yams; Assessment; Pathogens; Anthracnosis
    Regions
    Acp; Africa; Europe; West Africa
    Countries
    Italy; Nigeria; United Kingdom
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    • Journal and Journal Articles4835
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