In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Phytophthora Infestans 2. Vegetative Structure of Phytophthora Infestans 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Phytophthora Infestans: The most important species is Phytophthora infestans, which causes late blight disease of potato by which the Ireland famine took place in 1845. The pathogen is most destructive in low temperature and high humidity. Some other [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Pythium 2. Vegetative Structure of Pythium 3. Reproduction. Introduction to Pythium: The genus Pythium (Gr. pythein — to cause to rot) is represented by 92 species, of which 28 species are reported from India. Several species of Pythium grow as saprophytes in soil, in water; on decaying matters, but some [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Synchytrium 2. Symptoms of Disease Caused by Synchytrium 3. Life History 4. Vegetative Structure 5. Reproduction 6. Life Cycle. Introduction to Synchytrium: Synchytrium is represented by about 200 species reported from all over the world, occurs as parasite on aquatic alga, bryophytes (mosses), pteridophytes (ferns) and mostly on flowering plants. [...]