Journal of Plant Pathology Research

Research Article   |   10.36959/394/632 Volume 5 Issue 1

Enset Bacterial Wilt (Xanthomonas campestris pv. Musacearum): Effects and Management Strategies Deployed in Ethiopia

Authors: Tilahun Negash, Tamirat Wato, Atinafu Mengesha and Abraham Alemu

Enset wilt caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. Musacearum is potentially destructive to enset crops, has a wide distribution, and limits the production of the crop in various parts of Ethiop... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/394/631 Volume 5 Issue 1

Variability and Correlation Study on Lowland Green Super Rice in Western Ethiopia

Authors: Mulugeta Bitew, Desta Abebe, Desalegn Wondiferaw and Abebaw Desie

The success of plant breeding activities entirely depends on the existence of genetic variability with respect to desired traits and selection skills of plant breeders. A field experiment was conducte... Read more

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Review Article   |   10.36959/394/629 Volume 4 Issue 1

Insights on the Mango Anthracnose and its Management

Authors: Asmita Paudel, Pramila Poudel, Manju Yogi, Asmita Bhattarai and Pankaj Kumar Yadav

Anthracnose, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Linnaeus, is the most common pre-and postharvest disease of mango, causing economic losses of 30-60 percent in the production of fruit ... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/394/628 Volume 4 Issue 1

Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Alternaria Solani Isolates Causing Tomato Early Blight in Kenya

Authors: Andrew M Nuwamanya, Steven Runo and Maina Mwangi

Early blight (EB) caused by Alternaria solani is among the most devastating tomato diseases in Kenya. In this study, we collected 96 A. solani isolates from three counties in Kenya and characterized t... Read more

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Review Article   |   10.36959/394/627 Volume 4 Issue 1

Mycotoxin Contamination in Maize (Zea Mays): Prevalence and Management Strategies in Ethiopia: A Review

Authors: Abebe Yilma, Merkuz Abera Admassu and Adane Tesfaye Lemma

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites of certain fungi species which has a capable of contaminating and reduce crops quality and quantity. Maize is one of the most important crops which is subjec... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/394/626 Volume 4 Issue 1

Assessments of Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) Diseases and Agronomic Practices

Authors: Desalegn Negasa Soresa

Tomato became the most profitable crop, providing small-scale farmers with a higher return than other vegetable crops in Western parts of Ethiopia. However, the national average tomato fruit output wa... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/394/625 Volume 4 Issue 1

Reaction of Upland Rice Varieties Against Rice Blast (Pyricularia oryzae Cavara) Disease at Pawe, Northwest Ethiopia

Authors: Jemal Tola

Rice blast (Pyricularia oryzae Cavara) is the most destructive rice disease threatening rice production everywhere rice grows in the world. Use of resistant variety is effective and economical alterna... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/394/624 Volume 4 Issue 1

Farmer-Cultivated Landraces and Improved Cassava Genotypes Exhibit Varied Response to Cassava Brown Streak Disease Under Natural Infections in Kenya

Authors: Orek Charles

Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) affects cassava growth and production with resultant foliar symptoms and storage root necrosis causing significant economic losses to farmers. The disease is caused... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/394/623 Volume 3 Issue 1

Long-Term Preservation of Cultures of Phytophthora Species Causing Black Pod Disease on Cacao

Authors: Amoako Attah I, Kumi Asare E and Yahaya Bukari H

Theobroma cacao L. (cacao) is the main raw material in the production of chocolate which is enjoyed worldwide. One of the most important diseases affecting cacao is Phytophthora pod rot and losses up ... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/394/622 Volume 3 Issue 1

Physiological Races of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum from South and Central Ethiopia

Authors: Abebe Gezahegn, Alemayehu Chala and Getachew Ayana

Bean anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is one of the major diseases of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in Ethiopia causing up to 63% yield loss. The current study was initiated with the obj... Read more

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Short Communication   |   10.36959/394/621 Volume 3 Issue 1

Detection and Characterization of Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) Infecting Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) in Malaysia

Authors: B Muhammad, LL Kong, WH Lau and G Vadamalai

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is among the herbs cultivated in Malaysia, and it is of agricultural, medicinal and socioeconomic importance. Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) has been reported in vegetables, o... Read more

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Research Article   |   10.36959/394/620 Volume 2 Issue 1

Mycotoxin Contamination of Stored Maize in Kenya and the Associated Fungi

Authors: Jonah K Birgen, Richard C Cheruiyot and Teh Exodus Akwa

In Kenya, maize is a staple food and is stored after harvest as a source of food and for sale. From the stored maize, the surplus from that meant for food is sold by some farmers to earn income. The q... Read more

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Original Article   |   10.36959/394/619 Volume 2 Issue 1

Effect of Netting Duration on Ethiopian Pepper Mottle Virus (EPMV) Infection and Aphid Infestation of Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in Central Rift Valley Region of Ethiopia

Authors: Kumsa Dida, Alemayehu Chala and Ferdu Azerefegne

Ethiopian pepper mottle virus is one of the major constraints of pepper production in the central rift valley region of Ethiopia. The present study was conducted to determine optimum netting duration ... Read more

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Review Article   |   10.36959/394/618 Volume 1 Issue 1

Phytodermatitis: A Brief Review of Human Skin Reactions Caused by the Kingdom Plantae

Authors: William E Brandenburg

Many organisms of the kingdom Plantae may cause skin reactions when contacted or ingested. Those involved in work and recreation in the great outdoors as well as gardeners and other plant enthusiasts ... Read more

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