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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the stem rust of wheat caused by basidiorycetes. Host: Tritlcum Vulgare Pathogen: Puccinia Graminis Tritici. Introduction to the Stem Rust of Wheat: The disease occurs in all wheat growing countries of the world. In India it appears at different times of the year in different parts of the country. It appears in the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the rust of linseed caused by basidiorycetes. Host: Linum Usitatissimum. Pathogen: Melampsora Lini. Introduction to the Rust of Linseed: Rust of linseed is a common disease of flax growing areas of the world. In India flax is a major oilseed crop cultivated in almost all the states. The crop is generally cultivated during [...]