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VARIATION IN RED ROT OF SUGARCANE CAUSED BY Colletotrichum falcatum IN TAMIL NADU

Abstract

                                Different isolates of Coletotrichum falcatum Went causing redrot disease of sugarcane were collected from South Arcot Vallalar District of Tamilnadu and examined for the variability of the pathogen. Of the six isolates evaluated, isolate VI differed from other five, in virulence, causing morphological and cultural characteristics. It physiologically differed from other Nellikuppam and Pagandai (South Arcot Vallalar District) isolates.

Key words : Colletotrichum falcatum, Red rot, Sugarcane, Variability

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