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Characterization, epidemiology and control strategies for the anthracnose pathogen (Colletotrichum spp.) on cashew ( Anarcardium occidentale L.) in Mozambique

Posted on:2014-06-08Degree:Ph.DType:Thesis
University:University of Pretoria (South Africa)Candidate:Uaciquete, AmericoFull Text:PDF
GTID:2453390005487271Subject:Plant pathology
Abstract/Summary:
The first confirmation of the presence of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Penz. on cashew in Mozambique was based on a combination of observed symptoms, isolation and identification using basic morphological and molecular techniques. Anthracnose is now the second most important in the country, after powdery mildew caused by Oidium anacardii Noack. The present thesis represents a broad overview of the disease in Mozambique. The main focus of this study was thus to gather scientific information on the relevance of this disease in the country and through experimentation, generate recommendations that help farmers and decision makers to mitigate the disease pressure. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).
Keywords/Search Tags:Colletotrichum, Cashew, Mozambique
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