Brooks, F.E. 2005. Taro leaf blight. The Plant Health Instructor. DOI:10.1094/PHI-I-2005-0531-01

DISEASE:  Taro leaf blight

PATHOGEN:  Phytophthora colocasiae

HOSTS: Limited, mainly aroids (Araceae), including Colocasia esculenta (taro, kalo, dasheen) and Alocasia macrorrhiza (giant taro)

Author
Fred Brooks
American Samoa Community College Land Grant Program

Taro leaf blight disease on a resistant hybrid. (Courtesy F. Brooks)