A method for the rapid identification of ratoon stunting disease in sugar cane

Author	Steindl, DRL
Date Accessioned	2012-11-13
Date Available	2012-11-13
Issued	1977
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/658
Abstract	Work with the electron microscope established a slender coryneform - type bacterium is constantly present in the sap of known ratoon stunting diseased plants and is absent from healthy plants. Purpose of project was to determine whether a reliable method of diagnosing doubtful cases of the disease could be based on the fundings of such organisms in the extracted sap, either by election or phase - contrast microscopy.
Language	en
Publisher	BSES
Part of Series	BSES Internal Report; 1977 No 34 Report P74-6-06
Subject	Ratoon stunting disease
Subject	Identification
Subject	Phase-contrast microcopy
Subject	Diagnosis
Subject	Disease management
Subject	Electron microscopy (EM)
Subject	Diagnosis techniques
Subject	RSD
Title	A method for the rapid identification of ratoon stunting disease in sugar cane

Pest, disease and weed management [181]
Research outcomes: A comprehensive RD&E program that addresses existing and emerging pests, diseases and weeds, allowing sugarcane growers to manage their crops efficiently with minimal environmental impacts. An enhanced industry capacity to deal with incursions of exotic pests, diseases and weeds.