09-01
2025
First Report of Paramarasmius palmivorus Causing Collar Rot of Solanum aethiopicum Gilo in Ghana
African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum gilo group) is a nutritious vegetable widely commercialized in Ghana. In the 2021 planting season (May to July), collar rot symptoms were observed on African eggplant on a farm at Domeabra, Legon, and Okumaning in the Central (5°48′11″N, 1°26′48″W), Greater Accra (5°39′34″N, 0°11′34″W), and Eastern (6°8′34″N, 0°55′59″W) regions of Ghana, respectively.
09-01
2025
Description of Belondira limpopoensis sp. n. (Nematoda: Dorylaimida: Belondiridae), from South Africa
Belondira limpopoesnsis sp. n. is described from Haenertsburg village, Limpopo Province, South Africa, based on morphological and molecular data.
08-06
2025
Fusarium boothii, Fusarium meridionale, and Fusarium temperatum Are Emerging Preharvest Maize Ear Rot Pathogens in Ethiopia
Fusarium ear rot (FER) and Gibberella ear rot (GER) caused by Fusarium species are major diseases affecting maize production in Ethiopia.
08-06
2025
First record of the occurrence of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in Botswana
The larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is an invasive alien insect pest in Africa originally from Central America.
08-06
2025
First record of the white root rot fungus Dematophora necatrix on indigenous South African trees
The soilborne fungus Dematophora (=Rosellinia) necatrix and causal agent of white root rot, has a wide host range that includes many tree species of economic importance.
08-06
2025
08-06
2025
08-06
2025
Botswana - High pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (poultry) (Inf. with) - Immediate notification
08-06
2025
08-06
2025