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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Occurrence of Plasmodiophora Brassicae  2. Symptoms of the Disease 3. Economic Importance 4. Control Measures Contents: Occurrence of Plasmodiophora Brassicae  Symptoms of the Disease Economic Importance of Plasmodiophora Brassicae Control Measures for Plasmodiophora Brassicae 1. Occurrence of Plasmodiophora Brassicae: The fungus is an obligate endoparasite. It was first discovered, as causal organism [...]

In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of plasmodiophora brassicae with the help of suitable diagrams. Cook and Swartz (1930) showed that the life cycle of P. brassicae comprises two distinct phases, the haplophase (primary phase) and the diplophase (secondary phase). The former occurs in the root hairs and the latter in the cells of the main [...]