%0 Journal Article
%@ 0367-973X
%A Narayana, Y D
%A Wani, S P
%A Rai, P V
%D 1980
%F icrisat:5679
%I Indian Phytopathological Society
%J Indian Phytopathology
%N 4
%P 554-556
%T Screening of Sugarcane Varieties against Brown Eye Spot by Using Helminthosporoside
%U http://oar.icrisat.org/5679/
%V 32
%X A toxic compound, heIminthosporoside, produced by Helminthosporium  saccizari, was used to screen sugarcane varieties against brown eye leaf spot disease. Five  microlitre solution (containing 10 ILg/ILI) of heIminthosporoside produce characteristic symptoms.  Runner appearance and its length were considered as criteria for measuring resistance.  Offifteen leaf strips.