Sorghum diseases and their management in cultivation: stalk, root and other diseases

Description

Of all the diseases affecting sorghum, root and stalk diseases are among the most damaging and difficult to control. This is due to their hidden nature and the fact that their symptoms often resemble abiotic stressors such as drought or freeze damage. This chapter presents an overview of some of the main bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases affecting sorghum root and stalk, describing their common symptoms, environments and typical effects on yield. In each case, recommendations for effective management of the disease are given, including information regarding tillage practices, fertilizer rates, crop rotation and use of fungicides.

Table of contents

1 Introduction 2 Charcoal rot 3 Fusarium stalk rot 4 Milo disease 5 Acremonium wilt 6 Root rot complex 7 Bacterial stripe 8 Bacterial streak 9 Virus diseases of sorghum 10 Witchweed 11 Nematode pathogens of sorghum 12 Conclusions and future trends 13 Acknowledgements 14 References