Identification of an Aspergillus isolate with potential for biocontrol of Phytophthora palmivora, causal agent of black pod disease of cocoa

Identification of an Aspergillus isolate with potential for biocontrol of Phytophthora palmivora, causal agent of black pod disease of cocoa

The black pod disease of cocoa in Ghana caused by Phytophthora palmivora and P. megakarya is traditionally managed with fungicides. Because of challenges associated with fungicide use, biological control options, if available, are worth trying. A fungus with proven usefulness in suppressing P. palmi...

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Main Authors: Joshua Obeng, Richard Tuyee Awuah, Alexander Wireko-Kena, Bernard Armooh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tarbiat Modares 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Crop Protection
Subjects:
cocoa
biocontrol
aspergillus
gene sequencing
phytophthora palmivora
Online Access:http://jcp.modares.ac.ir/article-3-49397-en.html

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