In this article we will discuss about the Prevention of Mycotoxin in Maize. Prevention of mycotoxin in maize encompasses prevention of toxin biosynthesis and metabolism in the field or in storage. Mycotoxin detoxification refers to post-harvest treatments to remove, destroy or reduce the toxic effects. Failure to prevent mycotoxin formation in the field or in storage will inevitably lead to [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Maize Pathogen 2. Epidemiology of Maize Pathogen 3. Environmental Factors 4. Disease Management 5. Disease Resistance. Introduction to Maize Pathogen: The disease banded leaf and sheath blight incited by Rhizoctonia solani f. sp. Sasakii Exner (Thanetophorus sasakii (Shirai) Tu & Kimbro), is found in most parts of the world and [...]
The following points highlight the top six factors influencing disease cycle of rice. The factors are: 1. Conidial Germination 2. Appressoria Formation and Host Penetration 3. Dispersal and Spread 4. Lesion Growth 5. Sporulation 6. Latent Period. Disease Cycle of Rice: Factor # 1. Conidial Germination: Leaf wetness is required for all of the infection sub processes; the relationship between [...]