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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the little leaf of brinjal caused by mycoplasma. Symptoms of Little Leaf Disease: The main symptom of the disease is the production of very short leaves by affected plant. The petioles are so much reduced in size that leaves appear sticking to the stem. Such leaves are narrow, soft, smooth and yellowish in [...]