Using PCR and RFLP techniques, 16SrXII and 16SrV phytoplasma groups were identified from okra leaf samples originating from Mauritius. The most frequent symptoms observed on okra plants were leaf yellowing, leaf distortions, curling and plant stunting. The phytoplasma infection was widely distributed across the island and a high incidence of 75 to 100% was recorded at inspected sites. This is a first report of the presence of phytoplasmas in okra in Mauritius.
Detection of phytoplasma infection in okra in Mauritius / Gungoosingh-Bunwaree A.; N. Contaldo; S. Paltrinieri; S.P. Benimadhu; A. Bertaccini. - In: BULLETIN OF INSECTOLOGY. - ISSN 1721-8861. - STAMPA. - 64 supplement:(2011), pp. S103-S104.
Detection of phytoplasma infection in okra in Mauritius
CONTALDO, NICOLETTA;PALTRINIERI, SAMANTA;BERTACCINI, ASSUNTA
2011
Abstract
Using PCR and RFLP techniques, 16SrXII and 16SrV phytoplasma groups were identified from okra leaf samples originating from Mauritius. The most frequent symptoms observed on okra plants were leaf yellowing, leaf distortions, curling and plant stunting. The phytoplasma infection was widely distributed across the island and a high incidence of 75 to 100% was recorded at inspected sites. This is a first report of the presence of phytoplasmas in okra in Mauritius.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
