First report of Bipolaris secalis causing leaf spot disease on Brachiaria (syn. Urochloa) grass

Brachiaria (syn. Urochloa) grass is rapidly gaining popularity as a new forage option in sub-Saharan Africa including Rwanda. During disease surveillance in Rwanda in 2018–2019, Brachiaria foliage was found with necrotic purple spots with a whitish centre on the upper surface of leaves (Figure 1). D...

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Main Authors: Uzayisenga, Bellancile, Mutimura, M., Muthomi, J.W., Mwang’ombe, A.W., Ghimire, Sita R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132585

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