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The Journal of Tropical Plant Pathology (JTPP) is a peer-reviewed, online, and open access official journal of the Philippine Phytopathological Society, Inc.
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Published on: Mar 18, 2026
Jay-Vee S. Mendoza1, Rachele L. De Torres2, Alyssa M. De Castro3, Jayson L. Gandia1, Evelyn F. Delfin1, Mark Angelo O. Balendres4, Fe M. Dela Cueva1
1Institute of Plant Breeding College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines.2Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines.3National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines.4Department of Biology, College of Science, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.
Pokkah Boeng (PKB), caused by various Fusarium species, is a major constraint to sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) production, with reported yield losses of up to 40–60% in su…
Published on: Mar 18, 2026
1University of Southeastern Philippines.
Cordana musae (Zimm.) Höhnel is the fungal pathogen responsible for the cordana leaf spot disease in many countries where banana is widely produced. The pathogen causes significant conc…
Published on: Mar 18, 2026
Mark Joseph G. Pardoncillo1, Jeremy Roy Augustus I. Gomez1, Mark Anthony I. Jose1, Lorrenne C. Caburatan1, Christina B. Cuevas1, Russel D. Bañoc2, Argel L. Arenas3
1Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology.2Mindanao State University at Naawan.3University of the Philippines – Los Baños.
The demand for novel metabolites that can be used to combat antibiotic resistance and plant diseases is increasing in recent years. This study examined mangrove…
Published on: Mar 18, 2026
1University of Southeastern Philippines, Tagum-Mabini Campus, College of Agriculture and Related Sciences (CARS), Mabini Unit, Pindasan, Mabini, Davao de Oro.
Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill), which is cultivated extensively throughout the world, is one of the most valuable crops in the Philippines. However, its production is affected by …