Tag Archives: Fungi

There are two basic methods of the identification of Ascomycetes. By observing their unique structure. From complex test. By Observing Unique Structure (This type of identification doesn’t claim complicated test or comparative studies. Only the pure and ensured observance is required.) The primary morphological character that distinguishes the members of …

This series includes the difference tables between Localized fungicide and Systematic fungicide Localized infection and Systematic infection Soil borne fungi and Seed borne fungi Eradication and Crop rotation Obligate parasite and Facultative parasite Plant quarantine and Crop rotation Nature culture medium and Synthetic culture medium Primary inoculum and Secondary inoculum …

Red rot of Sugarcane Red rot is one of the major diseases of sugarcane found in many areas of the world. It was first described in 1983. Pathogen Colletotrichum falcatum Symptoms The first symptom of red rot in the field is discoloration of the young leaves. The margins and tips …

Black rust of wheat   Host Triticum aestivum Pathogen Puccinia graminis-tritici Symptoms Rust infection is observed in leaves, leaf sheaths, stems, floral structures in the form of rust pustules. Reddish brown pustules appear during the formation of urediniospore. Black pustules appear during the formation of teliospore. On maturity, the teliospore …

Based on causal agents Infectious or biotic plant diseases. Non infectious or abiotic plant diseases or physiological disorder. A. Infectious diseases A disease that is caused by pathogens which can spread from a diseased to a healthy plant. They are caused by animate factors. Viral disease: Witches broom. Bacterial disease: …

Plants are the vital element of Environment. Like men and animals, plants are  not free from disease. As they have diverse and significant  rules in our existence in this earth, scientists are concerned about them specialy at their danger. So, to keep plants free from pathogens or diseases the word …