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 [...]
The following points highlight the top three successive phases of seed transmission. The successive phases are: 1. Seed to Plant Transfer 2. Plant to Seed Transfer 3. Seed to Seed Transfer. Seed Transmission: Successive Phase # 1. Seed to Plant Transfer: Neergaard (1977) has classified seed to plant transmission of seed borne pathogens in to eight groups. (i) Intra-Embryal Infection [...]
The following points highlight the top three techniques for detection of fungal pathogens. The techniques are: 1. Examination of Seeds without Incubation 2. Incubation Method 3. Seedling Symptoms Test. Technique # 1. Examination of Seeds without Incubation: (i) Dry Seed Examination: Inspection of dry seed can be applied to detect seed- borne pathogen which when present in the seed may [...]