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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the early blight of potato caused by deuteromycetes. Host: Solanum Tuberosum Pathogen: Alternaria Solani Introduction to the Early Blight of Potato: Early blight is a common foliage disease of potato and tomato. It is of common occurrence both in cold as well as in warm regions in India and abroad where, potatoes and [...]
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 [...]