Abstract

Abstract A description is provided for Cochliobolus setariae . Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Setaria italica, Pennisetum typhoides, Panicum fasciculatum, Brachiaria reptans and other cereals. Also isolated from soil and leguminous seeds. DISEASE: Leaf spot of Setaria italica, Cochliobolus setariae blight of brown top millet. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Asia (India, Japan, China, Taiwan), Pacific Islands (New Caledonia); North America (USA); South America (Venezuela); Africa (Egypt). TRANSMISSION: By infected seeds and air-borne spores from infected crops.

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