In this article we will discuss about the covered smut of barley caused by basidiomycetes. Host: Hordeurn vulgare Pathogen: UstHago hordei Introduction to the Covered Smut of Barley: The disease is of common occurrence in the barley growing tracts of India. It causes considerable damage in the Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and certain parts of Bihar. Symptoms of Covered [...]
In this article we will discuss about the corn smut caused by basidiomycetes. Host: Zea Mays Pathogen: Ustilago maydis Introduction to the Corn Smut: Corn smut disease is worldwide in its distribution. In India the disease occurs wherever com is grown particularly in the Punjab, U.P. and Kashmir. It is known as Kangiari. Importance of Corn Smut Disease: The amount [...]
In this article we will discuss about the stem rust of wheat caused by basidiorycetes. Host: Tritlcum Vulgare Pathogen: Puccinia Graminis Tritici. Introduction to the Stem Rust of Wheat: The disease occurs in all wheat growing countries of the world. In India it appears at different times of the year in different parts of the country. It appears in the [...]