Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2593-9173
ISSN: 2593-9173
Eres Awori
Uganda
Research Article
Resistance Sources to Bean Anthracnose Disease in Uganda and Brazil
Author(s): Awori E1,2, Kiryowa M2, Souza TLPO3, Vieira, AF 4, Nkalubo ST2, Kassim S2 and Tusiime G1Awori E1,2, Kiryowa M2, Souza TLPO3, Vieira, AF 4, Nkalubo ST2, Kassim S2 and Tusiime G1
Bean anthracnose caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum is among the most destructive diseases of common bean in Uganda, Brazil and worldwide, especially in the high altitude and low temperature areas. This study was conducted to identify sources of effective resistance for use in bean breeding program in both Uganda and Brazil. Through mutual germplasm exchange, 11 bean cultivars were obtained from Embrapa, Brazil; and 13 cultivars were sent from Uganda to Embrapa, Brazil. The exchanged materials together with 12 differential cultivars and susceptible checks were evaluated in the field for two seasons in Uganda and Brazil. The germplasm was further evaluated in Uganda under controlled conditions using three C. lindemuthianum races 336, 375, and 381. The experiments were laid in a randomized complete block design with 3 replicates and disease severity data was scored using a .. View More»