The following points highlight the six major diseases of kodo millet. The diseases are: 1. Head Smut 2. Rust 3. Ergot or Sugary Disease 4. Udbatta Disease 5. Bacterial Leaf Streak 6. Phanerogamic Partial Root Parasite. Kodo Millet: Disease # 1. Head Smut: Head smut caused by Sorosporium paspali was first reported from Queensland, Australia. Subsequently the disease has been [...]
The following points highlight the three major diseases of proso millet. The diseases are: 1. Head Smut 2. Grain Smut 3. Leaf Spot. Proso Millet: Disease # 1. Head Smut: This disease is widely distributed in Europe and Asia. It is known to be caused by Sporisorium destruens (Schlechtend) K. Vanky (Syn. Sphacelotheca destruens). Smut sori first become evident as [...]
The following points highlight the three important cereals cultivated in India. The cereals are: 1. The Rice 2. The Wheat 3. The Maize. Cereal # 1. The Rice (Oryza Sativa Linn- Poaceae): Rice is an annual grass; culms up to 1.5 mtr. tall, or more in deep water varieties, rooting at the nodes below, smooth and glabrous. Leaves with flat [...]