Mycovellosiella cajani. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
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Abstract A description is provided for Mycovellosiella cajani. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Cajanus, Callicarpa, Desmodium and Solanum verbascifolium. DISEASE: Causes a minor leaf spot of pigeon pea. The spots are usually small, round with an indefinite margin and are usually pale brown in the centre with a darker border. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: East Africa, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, West Indies, Venezuela, Mauritius, India, Pakistan, Burma and Taiwan. TRANSMISSION: By air-borne conidia and may carry over on crop debris.