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Dry Inoculum for Inoculating Alfalfa with Colletotrichum Trifolii 1
Author(s) -
Campbell T. A.,
Ostazeski S. A.,
Hanson C. H.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci1969.0011183x000900060059x
Subject(s) - biology , inoculation , virulence , dry bean , colletotrichum , horticulture , agronomy , cultivar , gene , biochemistry
Production and use of a dry anthracnose inoculum, which is as virulent and effective as wet inoculum, is described. Advantages are ease of storage, shipping, handling, and application; long shelf life; stability of culture; and low cost. Neither specialists nor specialized facilities are needed for production of inoculum or maintenance of virulent cultures. Dry inoculum is suited for screening large populations to isolate resistance.