The following points highlight the four major diseases of foxtail millet with its management. The diseases are: 1. Blast 2. Rust 3. Smut 4. Downy Mildew. Foxtail Millet: Disease # 1. Blast: Blast caused by Pyricularia setariae was reported from Tamil Nadu in 1919, though Nishikado recorded this disease in Japan during 1917. Since then the disease is known to [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Seed Borne Pathogen 2. Ways of Infection of Seed Borne Pathogen 3. Transmission 4. Detection Techniques 5. Prevention Methods. Introduction to Seed Borne Pathogen: Seed is the basic unit in crop production technology. It has attracted the agriculturist even in early days. Seed plays a vital role in associating micro-organisms [...]