Abstract: Different methods of sterilizing sprouting media for the confrol of rot in minisetts of Dioscorea rotundata var Pona and Dente were evaluated. Sawdust and topsoil sprouting media were sterilized by roasting, ...

Yam minisetts are susceptible to rot caused by microorganisms in both the sprouting media and mother seed yam. This study was conducted to determine the most effective treatment of yam minisetts against rot organisms. Five ...

Two cultivars of white yam (Pona and Dente) minisetts were used in a study to identibr microorganisms causing rot in white yam. Laboratory analysis showed presence of Aspergillusflavus, A. niger, A. ochraceus, Aspergillus ...