The following points highlight the top three techniques for detection of fungal pathogens. The techniques are: 1. Examination of Seeds without Incubation 2. Incubation Method 3. Seedling Symptoms Test. Technique # 1. Examination of Seeds without Incubation: (i) Dry Seed Examination: Inspection of dry seed can be applied to detect seed- borne pathogen which when present in the seed may [...]
The following points highlight the top four techniques for detection of seed borne viruses. The techniques are: 1. Dry Examination 2. Biological Methods 3. Biochemical Method 4. Serological Methods. Technique # 1. Dry Examination: A close inspection of the see may give an indication of the presence of virus in certain seed. Phatak (1974) found that in 13 genera no [...]
In this article we will discuss about the management of soil borne diseases. Plant diseases result when a susceptible host and a disease-causing pathogen meet in a favorable environment. If any one of these three conditions were not met, there would be no disease. In contrast, the threat of disease epidemics in crop production is constant. Microorganisms are important component [...]