Vol. 9(3), pp. 92-103, June 2021
DOI: 10.14662/ARJASR2021.095
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ISSN: 2360-7874
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Research paper

Fungal foliar diseases of Balanite (Balanites aegyptiaca L.) in Sokoto State, Nigeria

 

*1Nasiru A. M., 1Alhassan K.

 

*1Department of Forestry & Environment, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria *Corresponding author: Muhammad Nasiru Abubakar, Department of Forestry & Environment, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Nigeria. Email amnafad597@gmail.com Phone: +2348034566086

 

Accepted 3 June 2021

Abstract

A survey on fungal diseases affecting the leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca was conducted in three Agricultural zones of Sokoto State, Purposive sampling procedure was used to identify three location, each location was divided into three replicate from which a diseased leaf samples were collected with the objective of identifying the disease and organisms responsible for the disease. The samples were taken to mycology laboratory of the Department of Biological Sciences for identification of the pathogens responsible for the diseases. Aspergillus leaf rust and Aspergillus leaf spot caused by Aspergillus species and Mucor leaf rust caused by Mucor spp. were the diseases identified. Highest incidence and severity of Aspergillus leaf rust disease were visually assessed and recorded in Tambuwal Zone, followed by Sokoto Zone; this was attributed to space arrangement of the tree stands, while location 3 has a less visually incidence and severity. This was also attributed to the closeness of tree stands. Further research should be carried out to evolve the control measures of the diseases identified in the study area, and also management of other non-pathogenic that could be responsible for the disease leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca

 

Key words: Balanites aegyptiaca, Fungi, Pathogens, Aspergillus, Leaf rust and Diseases

 

How to cite this article (APA Style): Nasiru A. M., Alhassan K. (2021). Fungal Foliar Diseases of Balanites (Balanites Aegyptiaca L.) in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Acad. Res. J. Agri. Sci. Res. 9(3): 104-111