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) [...]
The following points highlight the three major diseases of proso millet. The diseases are: 1. Head Smut 2. Grain Smut 3. Leaf Spot. Proso Millet: Disease # 1. Head Smut: This disease is widely distributed in Europe and Asia. It is known to be caused by Sporisorium destruens (Schlechtend) K. Vanky (Syn. Sphacelotheca destruens). Smut sori first become evident as [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Seed Borne Pathogen 2. Ways of Infection of Seed Borne Pathogen 3. Transmission 4. Detection Techniques 5. Prevention Methods. Introduction to Seed Borne Pathogen: Seed is the basic unit in crop production technology. It has attracted the agriculturist even in early days. Seed plays a vital role in associating micro-organisms [...]