In this article we will discuss about the citrus canker disease caused by bacteria. Host: Citrus sp. Pathogen: Xanthomonas sp. Introduction to the Citrus Canker Disease: Citrus Canker is a bacterial disease of worldwide distribution occurring wherever citrus is grown. It is a serious menace to our most valued citrus orchards causing objectionable blemishes on the fruit. The disease causes [...]
In this article we will discuss about the red rot of sugarcane caused by deuteromycetes. Host: Saccharum officinarum L. Pathogen: Colletotrichum Falcatum Introduction to the Red Rot of Sugarcane: It is a serious and destructive disease of sugarcane. It occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of the world where sugarcane is cultivated extensively. In India, it occurs in most of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the tikka disease of groundnut caused by deuteromycetes. Host: Arachis Hypogea L Pathogen: Cercospora sp Introduction to the Tikka Diseases of Groundnut: One of the best known leaf spot diseases is that of Arachis hypogea L. (groundnut). Popularly it is called the tikka disease. The tikka disease is a serious disease occurring in [...]