Survey of Cassava Mosaic Disease in Kerala

Authors

  • Anitha Jose Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 017, Kerala, India
  • T. Makeshkumar Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 017, Kerala, India
  • S. Edison Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 017, Kerala, India

Abstract

A survey was conducted on the incidence of cassava mosaic disease (CMD) in Kerala. Cassava mosaic disease occurred throughout the state at low to high incidences (44.5-96.75%) in the 35 regions surveyed. The disease incidence was higher in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts and lower incidence was noticed in Wayanad district. Maximum white fly population was also observed in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala followed by Kollam. Survey results alsoindicate that Sri Lankan Cassava Mosaic Virus (SLCMV) is wide spread in Kerala.

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2013-07-23

How to Cite

Jose, A., Makeshkumar, T., & Edison, S. (2013). Survey of Cassava Mosaic Disease in Kerala. JOURNAL OF ROOT CROPS, 37(1), 41–47. Retrieved from https://journal.isrc.in/index.php/jrc/article/view/8

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