In this article we will discuss about the red rot of sugarcane caused by deuteromycetes. Host: Saccharum officinarum L. Pathogen: Colletotrichum Falcatum Introduction to the Red Rot of Sugarcane: It is a serious and destructive disease of sugarcane. It occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of the world where sugarcane is cultivated extensively. In India, it occurs in most of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the tikka disease of groundnut caused by deuteromycetes. Host: Arachis Hypogea L Pathogen: Cercospora sp Introduction to the Tikka Diseases of Groundnut: One of the best known leaf spot diseases is that of Arachis hypogea L. (groundnut). Popularly it is called the tikka disease. The tikka disease is a serious disease occurring in [...]
Here is a list of seven viruses that are found in plants: 1. Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) 2. Potato Virus X (PVX) 3. Potato Virus Y (PVY) 4. Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) 5. Cauliflower Mosaic Virus (CaMV) 6. Potato Leaf Roll Virus (PLRV) 7. Mosaic Disease of Sugarcane. 1. Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV): TMV is the most serious pathogen causing [...]