This is the first report of Alternaria leaf spot disease on coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) in South Africa. Using the agar plate method, Alternaria alternata was isolated from coriander seed lots together with four other ...

Black rot disease, which is caused by the pathogen Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc), is a major challenge to brassica vegetable production by smallholder farmers. The pathogen is seed-borne making it difficult ...

The tuber necrotic strain of Potato virus Y (PVYNTN) causes widespread disease and has severe negative effects on the growth and yields of plants, especially those of the Solanaceae family. The consequences of residual ...

Seed-borne pathogens found on brassica seeds can cause significant reduction in crop productivity and quality. In this study, seed health tests and germination of brassica seeds collected from several seed companies in ...