Induction of Resistance in Cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) to Pythium myriotylum by Corm Treatments with Benzothiadiazole and its Effect on Vegetative Growth
Doungous Oumar, Bih Evelyn Akumah & Nehemie Donfagsiteli Tchinda · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014
Root rot disease of cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) caused by Pythium myriotylum (Oomycete) is a major constraint in cocoyam production in many countries in the world. Benzothiadiazole (BTH), a systemic acquired resistance inducer, was used in two concentrations (15 and 50 mg/...
Open access
Research Article
10.9734/AJEA/2015/13411