- Worldwide distribution. On sorghum, millet and Johnson grass. Relatively minor importance.
- Reddish-brown, somewhat rectangular spots (streaks) up to 3 mm wide and 15 mm long on the lower leaves, moving progressively upwards. Streaks merge in wet weather, causing a blight. Large blotches occur on leaf bases and stems.
- Cultural control: avoid planting successive crops on the same land; use 'clean' seed, i.e., from healthy crops; collect trash and burn after harvest.
- Chemical control: none recommended.
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Sorghum streaky spot (073)
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Summary
Common Name
Sorghum streaky spot, bacterial leaf streak
Scientific Name
Xanthomonas vasicola pv. holcicola; previously, Xanthomonas campestris pv. holcicola.
AUTHORS Helen Tsatsia & Grahame Jackson
Information from CABI (2015) Xanthomonas vasicola pv. holcicola (streaky spot of sorghum and Sudan grass). Crop Protection Compendium. (https://www.cabi.org/cpc/datasheet/56942).
Produced with support from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research under project PC/2010/090: Strengthening integrated crop management research in the Pacific Islands in support of sustainable intensification of high-value crop production, implemented by the University of Queensland and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.