Some solutions to the problem of grain mold in sorghum: a review

Chandrashekar, A.; Shewry, P.R.; Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit

Some solutions to the problem of grain mold in sorghum: a review

Authors

Chandrashekar, A.

Shewry, P.R.

Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit

Date Issued

2000

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Citation

Chandrashekar, A., Shewry, P.R. & Bandyopadhyay, R. (2000). Some solutions to the problem of grain mold in sorghum: a review. In Technical and institutional options for sorghum grain mold management: Proceedings of an International Consultation, 18-19 May 2000. Patancheru, India: ICRISAT, (p. 124-168).

Abstract/Description

Grain mold of sorghum (sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench result from colonization of fungi in the developing grain towards the end of the growing season, being often associated with late rains. The major colonizing fungi (fusarium thapsinum Klittch, leslie, Nelson at Marasas sp. Nov., Curvularia lunata (wakker)