Open AccessFirst report of Alternaria infectoria on amaranth ( Amaranthus caudatus ssp. mantegazzianus ) in Argentina
Author(s) -
Noelting M.C.,
Molina M.C.,
Mónaco C.I.,
Sandoval M.C.,
Perelló A.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
new disease reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.184
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2044-0588
DOI - 10.5197/j.2044-0588.2012.025.011
Subject(s) - amaranth , conidium , biology , spore , crop , agar , panicle , botany , horticulture , spots , bacteria , agronomy , genetics
Amaranth is an ancient crop originating in the Americas that can be used as a high-protein grain (12-17%) or as a leafy vegetable, and has potential as a forage crop (Putnam et al., 1989). Grain amaranth species have been important in…