In this article we will discuss about the white rust of crucifers caused by fungi. Introduction to the White Rust of Crucifers: White rust or white blisters disease is one of the common diseases of crucifer crops. It is worldwide in distribution occurring in all the areas wherever crop is cultivated. Both wild and cultivated varieties are attacked. The disease [...]
In this article we will discuss about the late blight of potato caused by fungi. Introduction to the Late Blight of Potato: Late blight is a serious fungal disease of potatoes. It is worldwide in its distribution. It occurs in potato growing areas of the world. Winter is the main potato growing season in India. It is followed by hot [...]
In this article we will discuss about the mycoplasmal diseases of potato. (a) Purple Top Roll: The disease occurs particularly in North America but reported for the first time in India which can cause 15 to 20% of loss of Potato yield. Symptoms: The disease is characterised by rolling and purple or pink coloration of the basal part of leaflets [...]