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Distribution and quantification of Fusarium verticillioides in South African maize and its effect on grain quality and toxicity
(North-West University, 2006)Maize is the most important cereal crop produced in southern Africa. Worldwide, Fusarium verticillioides and F. proliferatum are the most commonly reported fumonisin producing fungi to infect maize. Both are important ... -
Elucidating the Fusarium graminearum species complex on maize in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)Maize is one of the most important grain crops in South Africa as it serves as the staple diet of millions of people. The increasing populations and demand for food crops are not the only constraint of cereal production, ... -
Fusarium verticillioides infection and fumonisin synthesis as affected by maize plant stressors
(North-West University, 2017)Fusarium verticillioides is an important ear rot pathogen of maize that can lead to economic losses due to yield and grain quality reduction. Symptoms vary depending upon genotype, environment and disease severity. F. ... -
Incidence and etiology of maize seedling blight and control of soil borne pathogens using seed treatments
(2014)Seedling blight of maize has significantly influenced field crop stands and seedling vigour over various localities and seasons. The extent of the problem is influenced by a number of factors which includes soil temperature ... -
Molecular characterisation of the causal agent of bacterial leaf streak of maize
(North-West University, 2015)All members of the genus Xanthomonas are considered to be plant pathogenic, with specific pathovars infecting several high value agricultural crops. One of these pathovars, X. campestris pv. zeae (as this is only a proposed ... -
Phenotypic and biochemical characterisation of the causal agent of bacterial leaf streak of maize
(North-West University, 2015)Maize is the staple food for a majority of people in Southern Africa, but plant diseases are responsible for at least 10% of crop production losses. Bacterial leaf streak (BLS) of maize was first reported in South Africa ... -
Quantifying twelve fungal isolates associated with maize root and crown rot complex in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Maize is South Africa’s most important crop contributing to dietary staple, livestock feed and to the gross domestic product of the country as an export crop. Root and crown rot on maize in South Africa threaten the optimal ...