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6 Major Types of Nematodes Pests of Vegetable Crops

The following points highlight the six major types of nematodes pests of vegetable crops. The types are: 1. Root-Knot Nematodes 2. Cyst Nematodes 3. Lesion Nematodes 4. Reniform Nematodes 5. Lance Nematodes 6. Stem and Bulb Nematode. Type # 1. Root-Knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.): Root-knot nematodes are important pests of vegetables belonging to solanaceous (brinjal, tomato, chilli), cucurbitaceous (biter ground, [...]

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Genetic Diversity in Ralstonia Solanacearum | Plant Diseases

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Ralstonia Solanacearum 2. Race and Biovar Classification of Ralstonia Solanacearum 3. DNA Based Classification 4. Phylotype Classification 5. Ralstonia Solanacearum as a Species Complex 6. Diversity 7. Horizontal Gene Transfers 8. Conclusions, Predictions and Speculations. Contents: Introduction to Ralstonia Solanacearum Race and Biovar Classification of Ralstonia Solanacearum DNA Based Classification of [...]

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12 Major Types of Nutritional Disorders in Rice | Plant Diseases

The following points highlight the twelve major types of nutritional disorders in rice. The types are: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Calcium 5. Magnesium  6. Sulphur 7. Iron 8. Manganese 9. Zinc 10. Boron 11. Copper 12. Silicon. Nutritional Disorder: Type # 1. Nitrogen (N): Stunted plants with limited number of tillers; narrow and short leaves, which are [...]

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