Tag Archive for PRO/PL> Purple blotch, spring onion – Jamaica: (MA, SE)
PRO/PL> Purple blotch, spring onion – Jamaica: (MA, SE)
Other Plant Disease -- JamaicaThe Ministry of Agriculture will be taking steps to counter the purple blotch disease wreaking havoc on scallion [spring onion] production in sections of Manchester and St Elizabeth [parishes].Some farmers say they have lost some crops due to the disease. Agriculture Minister Audley Shaw said his Ministry will quickly deal with the situation so it does not worsen.--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[Purple blotch of onions (_Allium cepa_) and related crops, such as leek (_A. Read more [...]
