The following points highlight the tow major diseases of crucifers. The diseases are: 1. White Rust of Crucifers 2. Club Root of Crucifers. Disease # 1. White Rust of Crucifers: White rust is common on cruciferous plants like, Brassica napus, B. alba, B. jurtcea, B. campestris; different varieties of B. oleracea, Raphanus sativus; and cruciferous weeds Nasturtium indicum and Capsella [...]
The following points highlight the three major types of diseases of potatoes. The diseases are: 1. Wart Disease of Potato 2. Late Blight of Potato 3. Early Blight of Potato. Disease # 1. Wart Disease of Potato: Wart disease of potato was for the first time discovered and described in Hungary in the year 1895. In England, the disease was [...]
In this article we will discuss about the study of plant diseases. One of the important aspects of study of plant diseases is how to either cure the disease or prevent its recurrence. Before any cure can be recommended, the cause or in other words, the causal agency of the disease should be known—whether parasitic or non-parasitic. Plant diseases can [...]