Efficacy of novel fungicides in suppressing the mycelial growth of Alternaria spp., the incitant of leaf spot of marigold
Alternaria leaf spot and flower blight, caused mainly by Alternaria zinniae and A. alternata, is considered one of the most damaging diseases that affects marigold (Tagetes erecta L.), widely cultivated. Yield losses can range from 50% to 60% (Dhiman and Arora, 1990; Mazumdar, 2000). This study was conducted to evaluat...