In this article we will discuss about the general symptoms of plant diseases. The changes in the host plant which serve to recognise the disease are called the signs and symptoms of the disease. The sign of a disease is the external appearance of some portion of the pathogen of the host. It may be some portion of the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the rust of linseed caused by basidiorycetes. Host: Linum Usitatissimum. Pathogen: Melampsora Lini. Introduction to the Rust of Linseed: Rust of linseed is a common disease of flax growing areas of the world. In India flax is a major oilseed crop cultivated in almost all the states. The crop is generally cultivated during [...]
In this article we will discuss about the citrus canker disease caused by bacteria. Host: Citrus sp. Pathogen: Xanthomonas sp. Introduction to the Citrus Canker Disease: Citrus Canker is a bacterial disease of worldwide distribution occurring wherever citrus is grown. It is a serious menace to our most valued citrus orchards causing objectionable blemishes on the fruit. The disease causes [...]