Phytophthora species causing root and crown rot on castor bean (Ricinus communis) in Brazil
Cléia Santos Cabral,
Alessandro Da Costa Freire Gandara,
Fabiana Helena Silva Ribeiro Martins
et al.
Abstract:Castor bean (Ricinus communis) is a crop of great economic importance in Brazil. It is used for producing oil used in the manufacture of cosmetics and biodiesel. The genus Phytophthora contains pathogens with a wide range of host plants, including ornamentals, fruit and vegetable crops. Among the symptoms induced by Phytophthora species are collar and root rot. This study aimed to identify Phytophthora species causing collar and root rot in castor bean seedlings in the Federal District and test their pathogeni… Show more
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