Bacterial wilt of cassava in Nigeria

A bacterial wilt of cassava was observed in several areas of Nigeria in 1972. Symptoms and pathogen characteristics are similar to those of a cassava disease in South America caused by Xanthomonas manihotis. The disease is likely to be economically important in West Africa.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Williams, R.J., Agboola, S.D., Schneider, R.W.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1973
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97954
Descripción
Sumario:A bacterial wilt of cassava was observed in several areas of Nigeria in 1972. Symptoms and pathogen characteristics are similar to those of a cassava disease in South America caused by Xanthomonas manihotis. The disease is likely to be economically important in West Africa.