One of the problems in the cultivating satoimo taro is leaf blight disease caused by Phytophtora colocasiae. The pathogen is capable of producing spores that are ready to be released in water and spread through water splashes, usually it will increase during the rainy season. The decrease in taro tuber production caused by Phytophtora colocasiae attack can reach up to 50% causing high economic losses. The objectives of this research were to know the potential of various formulations in maintaining viability of selected .... Read more...
SEAMEO BIOTROP invites submission of scientific manuscripts (Research Paper, Short Communication and Review Article) on tropical biology and related subjects to be published in its scientific journal called BIOTROPIA. Only manuscripts that have passed the external peer review shall be published. BIOTROPIA is a Scopus-indexed journal since 2012.
