Seed-Borne Fungi Associated with Diverse Rice Varieties Cultivated in the Western North Region of Ghana

ABSTRACT: Rice is a major staple in the Ghanaian diet. However, its production is constrained by fungal diseases. A survey was conducted in 2018 in three selected districts in the Western North Region of Ghana using a structured questionnaire and face-to-face interaction with 230 farmers to assess their knowledge, perceptions of seed-borne fungal diseases, and management practices. Additionally, fungi associated with farmer's seeds were isolated and identified through the Agar and Blotter tests. Findings indicate that 72.7% of the farmers in the selected districts relied on their saved seeds for planting. Thirteen fungal genera were associated with the rice seed samples collected from the three districts. The Juaboso district had the majority (13) of seed-borne fungi. The seed samples were categoriz

SUBMITTER: Ackaah F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9897915 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature