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 [...]
The following points highlight he two main strategies for prevention of mycotoxin in maize. The strategies are: 1. Pre-Harvest Management 2. Post-Harvest Management. Strategy # 1. Pre-Harvest Management: Prevention the growth of moulds on storage grains through pre-harvest management is the first step in minimizing the microbial spoilage of stored grains. Association between microbial decay and inadequate storage facilities cannot [...]