In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Phomopsis Vexans 2. Materials and Methods of Phomopsis Vexans 3. Results and Discussion. Introduction to Phomopsis Vexans: The Phomopsis leaf blight and fruit-rot caused by Phomopsis vexans (Sacc. & Syd.) Harter, (Tel: Diaporthe vexans Gratz) is a very destructive disease of brinjal and considered to be the major constraint for [...]
The following points highlight the six major diseases of kodo millet. The diseases are: 1. Head Smut 2. Rust 3. Ergot or Sugary Disease 4. Udbatta Disease 5. Bacterial Leaf Streak 6. Phanerogamic Partial Root Parasite. Kodo Millet: Disease # 1. Head Smut: Head smut caused by Sorosporium paspali was first reported from Queensland, Australia. Subsequently the disease has been [...]
In this article we will discuss about the diseases and management of Grain Smut. Disease of Grain Smut: In India, the grain smut disease (Macalpinomyces sharmae) was first reported by Sharma and Khare (1987) from Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh. Later on, the disease was also reported from other parts of the country in sporadic from. Sharma and Khare (1987) [...]