Sugarcane Ratoon Stunting

Ratoon stunting is a major disease of sugarcane that can cause significant yield losses. It is caused by the bacterium Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli. This pathogen is mainly spread by infected stalk cuttings and contaminated harvesting knives. Ratoon stunting is controlled by planting disease-free sta...

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Main Authors: Philippe Rott, Sushma Sood, Jack C. Comstock, Robert A. Gilbert, Hardev S. Sandhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2018-03-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/105760