Efficacy of biochar in the management of Fusarium verticillioides Sacc. causing ear rot in Zea mays L.

Maize ear rot caused by Fusarium verticillioides (Fv) is a major disease associated with reduced grain yield and ear quality. The use of biochar in management of ear rot has not been established. Efficacy of biochar aganst the disease was therefore investigated. Efficacy of biochars produced from po...

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Main Authors: A.O. Akanmu, A.A. Sobowale, M.A. Abiala, O.J. Olawuyi, A.C. Odebode
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Series:Biotechnology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215017X19303017