Characterization of seed-to-seedling transmission of Alternaria brassicicola in broccoli

• Published in: Plant disease
• Main Authors: Kaur, Navjot, Dutta, Bhabesh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2024
• Subjects: Fungi; Causal Agent; Vegetables; Disease management; Crop Type; Subject Areas

Alternaria brassicicola is a part of a complex of Alternaria species that causes leaf blight and head rot in brassica crops such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, and collards. Seed can serve as a potential source of inoculum for the transmission of A. brassicicola in broccoli as demonstrated...