Virus diseases of taro

Authors

  • M.N. Pearson

Abstract

There are three important virus diseases of taro (Colocasia esculenta) in Papua New Guinea. These are: dasheen mosaic virus (DMV); 'alomae'; and 'bobone'. Dasheen mosaic virus is widespread in Papua New Guinea but it does not appear to be a major problem. Alomae and bobone, on the other hand, are found only in certain coastal and lowland areas but can cause serious losses.

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Published

2025-11-11

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (1981): Harvest

Section

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