Peronosclerospora philippinensis

High priority pest of: Grains, Sugarcane

Scientific name: Peronosclerospora philippinensis
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus

Pest Documents

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol

Symptoms, note reddened leaf stripes. Image SRA

Can cause significant yield losses, with losses of up to 40% reported overseas.

Symptoms

Cream-white leaf stripes that redden with age.
Stunting of infested stools.
Down may be seen on the underside of infested leaves, especially under humid conditions.
Leaves may become shredded at cooler times of the year.

Spread

Spread with infected planting material.
Wind-borne spores for short distance dispersal, due to short lifespan of spores.

High priority pest of: Sugarcane

Scientific name: Peronosclerospora sacchari, P. philippinensis and P. spontanea
EPPRD Category: 3
Life Form: Fungus

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