Abstract
ABSTRACT Grain mold of sorghum caused by a complex of fungi such as Phoma sorghina, Fusarium moniliforme, F. pallidoroseum and Curvularia lunata amongst others remains a major limiting factor to the adoption of short duration non-photoperiod sensitive sorghums in the West and Central African (WCA) sub-region. There is, however, an increase in this disease on local and improved varieties through the occurence of assisted infection by panicle pests, particularly head bugs of which Eurystylus oldi (Poppius) is the most important. This paper examines the importance of grain mold and its relationship with head bugs in this sub-region. Drawing on work on control of each pest, suggestions for control of the disease are highlighted.
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