Identification and Pathogenicity of Fungal Pathogens Associated with Stem End Rots of Avocado Fruits in Kenya
Losses associated with stem end rot (SER) of avocado fruits have been reported in all avocado growing regions of the world. In Kenya, mature avocado fruits present SER symptoms during storage and marketing, but the disease causal agent(s) has not been established. This study aimed to identify the fu...
Main Authors: | E. K. Wanjiku, J. W. Waceke, B. W. Wanjala, J. N. Mbaka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4063697 |
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