African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 815

Full Length Research Paper

Characterization of the causal organisms of soft rot on tomatoes grown in Lesotho

Mpho Liphoto
  • Mpho Liphoto
  • Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Lesotho, P. O. Roma 180, Lesotho.
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Maliehe Maqhai
  • Maliehe Maqhai
  • Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Lesotho, P. O. Roma 180, Lesotho.
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Khothatso Nkhabu
  • Khothatso Nkhabu
  • Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Lesotho, P. O. Roma 180, Lesotho.
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  •  Received: 23 July 2020
  •  Accepted: 11 September 2020
  •  Published: 30 June 2024

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