Humberson Rocha Silva

Proposal for a new standard area diagram to quantify the severity of orange rust in sugarcane

Orange rust (Puccinia kuehnii), a fungal disease of major concern in the sugarcane industry, can reduce the productivity of susceptible sugarcane varieties by up to 50% in many sugarcane-producing countries. The use of a standard area diagram (SAD) enhances the assessment of rust...