A New Flat Stem Disease of Tinospora cordifolia caused by Phytoplasma
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 11
Abstract
Abstract: Tinospora cordifolia is an important medicinal plant used in the treatment of several diseases and disorders which grow naturally in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. A new phytoplasma disease in T. cordifolia has been observed in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, India for three consecutive years. The disease affected all the branches of infected plant, particularly, during winter season. Keywords: Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Dienes’ stain, histochemical.
Authors and Affiliations
Somashekhara Achar KG, Parashurama TR, Shivanna M. B.
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