Deepika M

A fungus named Rhizoctonia solani causes the sheath blight of paddy. It is a soilborne disease that can cause stunted growth and yield loss. The symptoms appear as irregularly shaped or oval spots in greenish-grey colour. 

False smut of paddy is caused by Ustilaginoidea virens, a fungus that causes widespread harm in the paddy field. It is mainly seen in humid areas and places where rainfall is high. In windy areas, the chances of the spread of the disease are higher.  

Grassy stunt virus disease of paddy is commonly seen in fields where rice is grown continuously throughout the year. The disease is easily spread through vectors from one plant to the next. The affected plants show rosette shape and grassy appearance.

Early blight is a common fungal disease that affects tomato plants. Since it affects the growth of plants early in the season, it is called ‘early blight’. It is caused by the fungus Alternaria solani and can be a...

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India collaborated with the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, conducted a one-day event called 'Awareness on Agripreneurship cum Exhibition for Farm Women' at PAMETI, Ludhiana, PAU Campus,...

The Bacterial leaf blight disease of paddy is one of the major diseases seen in rice crops. The causative organism here is the Xanthomonas oryzae. It is a serious disease for the crops as it can cause major losses in yield and could also lead to an outbreak in the area.

Brinjal, also known as eggplant, is a popular vegetable crop that is widely grown for its nutritional and culinary value. However, like any other crop, brinjal is susceptible to a variety of brinjal diseases that can affect its productivity...

India depends significantly on cotton as a vital commercial crop. However, its slow growth in the initial growth stages and wider row spacing allows different weed species to grow and compete for water and nutrients, hindering cotton's development and...

Are you tired of struggling with chilli cultivation and not getting the results you want? If so, you're in the right place! Our article on chilli cultivation practices is just what you need to take your crop to the...

Tuta absoluta, commonly known as the American pinworm, is a significant pest of tomato plants. It poses a major threat to tomato crops due to its highly damaging nature throughout its life cycle. The impact of Tuta absoluta infestation...