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 covered smut of barley caused by basidiomycetes. Host: Hordeurn vulgare Pathogen: UstHago hordei Introduction to the Covered Smut of Barley: The disease is of common occurrence in the barley growing tracts of India. It causes considerable damage in the Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and certain parts of Bihar. Symptoms of Covered [...]
In this article we will discuss about the corn smut caused by basidiomycetes. Host: Zea Mays Pathogen: Ustilago maydis Introduction to the Corn Smut: Corn smut disease is worldwide in its distribution. In India the disease occurs wherever com is grown particularly in the Punjab, U.P. and Kashmir. It is known as Kangiari. Importance of Corn Smut Disease: The amount [...]