Other Contributions: Host Range Studies of the Yam Nematode, Scutellonema bradys
Authors
S. O. Adesiyan
Abstract
A host range study of 30 crop plants and weeds revealed that Benniseed (Sesamum indicum L.) and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp.) were good alternative hosts of the yam nematode Scutellonema bradys in Nigeria. Siam weed (Eupatorium odoratum L.), Synedrella sp., Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.), Yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa Harms.), and Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan Mill.) were grouped among the moderate hosts. Guinea corn (Sorghum vulgare var Durra Hubbard and Rehd.) and Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) were regarded as poor hosts. Non-hosts included Maize and Tobacco.