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Anthracnose of Florida beggarweed (Desmodium tortuosum) caused by Colletotrichum truncatum
Author(s): J. Cardina, R. H. Littrell and R. T. Hanlin
Month: May
Year: 1988
Journal: Weed Science
Volume: 36
Issue: 3
Pages: 329-334
Article Topic(s): Pathology
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse,Laboratory
Species Referenced: Desmodium tortuosum (Dixie ticktrefoil),
Abstract
Optimal infection of Desmodium tortuosum by the fungus Colletotrichum truncatum was obtained at 100% relative humidity between 24C and 29C. Cotyledon stage seedlings were most susceptible to infection and resistance increased with plant age. Ten of 18 tested genotypes were susceptible to infection. A variety of other species and varieties of species tested were resistant or immune to infection.Suggested Citation
J. Cardina, R. H. Littrell and R. T. Hanlin. "Anthracnose of Florida beggarweed (Desmodium tortuosum) caused by Colletotrichum truncatum." Weed Science 36.3 (1988): 329-334.Go back