Symptomatology, survey and surveillance of citrus gummosis disease caused by Phytophthora spp.
Journal Title: Agricultural Advances - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
An extensive roving survey was conducted in different districts of Marathwada region of Maharashtra state to isolate the pathogen associated with the gummosis of sweet orange. In all 103 sweet orange orchards surveyed the average disease incidence of 38.83 per cent had been observed. Highest disease incidence and severity noticed in Nanded district (63.38%) followed by Jalna (58%), Parbhani (50.66%), Hingoli (46.66%), Aurangabad (39.11%) and Latur (14%). The lowest disease incidence noticed in Osmanabad district (10%). Peak period of disease expression was August-September that was concomitant with heavy rainfall, high humidity percentage and temperature range of 18 oC – 35 oC. The harvest of disease free fruits was increased in adopted orchards.
Authors and Affiliations
G. P. Jagtap| Department of Plant Pathology, Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani ,Maharashtra, India, M. C. Dhavale| Department of Plant Pathology, Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani ,Maharashtra, India, U. Dey*| Department of Plant Pathology, Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani ,Maharashtra, India
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP478
- DOI -
- Views 677
- Downloads 36
Determinants of loan repayment of livestock farmers under agricultural credit guarantee scheme (A.C.G.S) in Etche local
This study examined the determinants of loan repayment of livestock farmers under the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (ACGS) in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling techniq...
Gerbera: Soil fertility and plant nutrition
Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex. Hook) belonging to family Asteraceae is animportant cut flower, native to tropical Asia and Africa. Thumping success of Gerbera under protectedconditions has extensively discourage...
Pond type and pre-tanning processes affect size and quality of captive Nile crocodile skins
The skin of Crocodylus niloticus is one of the best among alligator species. Understanding proper rearing of crocodiles and processing of their skins is very essential for farmers because quality is very crucial in mar...
Evaluation of cabbage intercropped with seed spices on black clay soil
Due to depleting percapita land consistent stress on improving factor productivity has warrantedmany alternative cropping strategies. The effect of intercropping beetroot(Beta vulgaris, Cv. Datroit Dark Red), radish (R...
Comparative study on some hatching traits among four close-bred stocks of Japanese quail
The aim of study was to evaluate some hatching traits amongfour close-bred stocks (CBS) of Japanese quail at Avian Research and Training(ART) Centre, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.For t...