Short communication. Survey for incidence of Okra Mosaic Virus in Northern Nigeria and evidence for its transmission by beetles
Keywords:
ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS, VIROSES, PLANT VIRUSES, TYMOVIRUSES, DISEASE TRANSMISSION, VECTORS, CHRYSOMELIDAE, NIGERIA
Abstract
A two year survey was conducted in 2003 and 2004 in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) plants for Okra mosaic virus (OkMV; genus Tymovirus) symptoms at three locations in northern Nigeria. It showed that the highest incidence of OkMV occurred at Samaru (16.50 and 17.10% in 2003 and 2004, respectively), followed by Shika (13.02 and 14.82%) and Bomo (12.31 and 8.10%). Disease severity followed the same trend. Beetles of Podagrica spp. naturally infected were efficient vectors in the transmission of OkMV.Downloads
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Published
2008-09-01
How to Cite
Alegbejo, M., Ogunlana, M., & Banwo, O. (2008). Short communication. Survey for incidence of Okra Mosaic Virus in Northern Nigeria and evidence for its transmission by beetles. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 6(3), 408-411. https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2008063-342
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