Salvatory Mwesige Eustace

Occurrence, incidence, and severity of Alternaria leaf spot of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) In major cotton-growing districts of the Lake Zone, Tanzania

Alternaria leaf spot (ALS), caused by fungi in the genus Alternaria (family Pleosporaceae), is a significant fungal disease affecting cotton production in the Lake Zone of Tanzania, the country’s main cotton-producing region, where it reduces photosynthetic capacity, boll retention, and fiber quality. Despite its incre...