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PJB-1997-24

FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH WILT DISEASE OF CAPSICUM IN SINDH, PAKISTAN

M. MUSHTAQ AND M.H. HASHMI
Abstract

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Out of 16 genera and 28 species of fungi isolated from soil, at least 7 genera and 10 species of fungi were isolated from root, stem, leaves and seeds of infected plants of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) as compared to 7 genera and 11 species from red pepper (C. frutescens). Alternaria altemata, Cephalosporium acremonium, Fusarium anthophilum, F. moniliforme, F. oxysporum, F. proliferatum, F. solani, Macrophomina phaseolina, Pythium aphanidermotum and Rhizoctonia solani were found predominant in plants showing symptoms of wilting in Mirpur Khas District, Sindh, Pakistan.

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