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First report of Penicillium sclerotigenum causing post‐harvest rot of yam in Côte d'Ivoire.

First report of Penicillium sclerotigenum causing post‐harvest rot of yam in Côte d'Ivoire.

Authors :
Kamara, A.
Camara, B.
Armitage, A. D.
Ogunsanya, O.
Gouannou, V.
Koné, D.
Source :
New Disease Reports; Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article reports on the first occurrence of Penicillium sclerotigenum causing post-harvest rot of yam in Côte d'Ivoire. Yam is a significant non-cereal food crop in the country, with Côte d'Ivoire being the world's third-largest producer. Previous studies have identified various fungi responsible for post-harvest rots in yams. Surveys conducted in two cities in Côte d'Ivoire revealed yam tubers exhibiting symptoms of dry brown rot. Morphological and molecular analyses confirmed the presence of Penicillium sclerotigenum as the causal agent. Further monitoring is needed to assess losses and varietal resistance. This research was funded by the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (PASET-RSIF). [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20440588
Volume :
50
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Disease Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179808244
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ndr2.12307