The following points highlight the five ways for management of soil borne diseases. The ways are: 1. Mycorrhizal Fungi 2. Crop Rotation 3. Plant Nutrients 4. Compost 5. Direct Inoculation with Beneficial Organisms. Way # 1. Mycorrhizal Fungi: Among the most beneficial root-inhabiting organisms, mycorrhizal fungi can cover plant roots, forming what is known as a fungal mat. The mycorrhizal [...]
The following points highlight the three major types of insect transmitted diseases and their management. The types are: 1. Insect Transmission of Bacterial Diseases 2. Insect Transmission of Phytoplasma Diseases 3. Insect Transmission of Spiroplasma Diseases. Type # 1. Insect Transmission of Bacterial Diseases: Approximately two hundred species of bacteria have been proved pathogenic to plants. Some of these are [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Sterility Mosaic of Pigeonpea 2. Economic Importance and Nature Loss of Sterility Mosaic of Pigeonpea 3. Symptomatology 4. Biochemical Changes 5. Histopathological Changes 6. Etiology 7. Morphology and Habitat 8. Epidemiology 9. Pigeonpea Sterility Mosaic Virus and Other Pathogens Interaction 10. Management Measures and Others. Contents: Introduction to Sterility Mosaic [...]