The development of anthracnose symptoms on sorghum genotypes in the Nigerian savanna

Efficacy of seed treatment with Apron Star 42 WS and foliar application of emulsified neem (Azadirachta indica, A. Juss) seed oil in the control of sorghum (Sorghum bicolarL. Moench) anthracnose in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria

“…Peduncles, panicles and grains may be infected separately or together (Pastor Corroles & Frederickson 1980). Anthracnose is reported to cause considerable yield losses of up to 47% in Nigeria (Tyagi 1980;Marley 1997Marley , 2004Gwary et al 2003) and up to 67% in other parts of west Africa (Thomas et al 1996).…”

“…The disease is so severe because all parts of the plant may be affected and various phases of the disease may occur in the field. The pathogen can cause leaf blight, stalk rot and root rot of seedlings (Gwary et al 2003). Peduncles, panicles and grains may be infected separately or together (Pastor Corroles & Frederickson 1980).…”