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View article: Editorial Volume 78 (3), September 2025
Editorial Volume 78 (3), September 2025 Open
View article: Editorial vol 76(3) September 2023
Editorial vol 76(3) September 2023 Open
View article: Prospecting true ScYLV resistance in Saccharum hybrid parental population in India by symptom phenotyping and viral titre quantification
Prospecting true ScYLV resistance in Saccharum hybrid parental population in India by symptom phenotyping and viral titre quantification Open
View article: Draft proteome of Colletotrichum falcatum revealed exclusive abundance of fungal pathogenicity-related proteins during red rot disease in sugarcane
Draft proteome of Colletotrichum falcatum revealed exclusive abundance of fungal pathogenicity-related proteins during red rot disease in sugarcane Open
A highly virulent Colletotrichum falcatum pathotype (CF08) was cultured in nutrient deficit media with fine-cut sugarcane stalks of red rot susceptible variety (CoJ 64). The mycelium was collected for the analysis of whole proteome using L…
View article: Transgene-Free Genome Editing for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance in Sugarcane: Prospects and Challenges
Transgene-Free Genome Editing for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance in Sugarcane: Prospects and Challenges Open
Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is one of the most valuable food and industrial crops. Its production is constrained due to major biotic (fungi, bacteria, viruses and insect pests) and abiotic (drought, salt, cold/heat, water logging and heavy …
View article: Draft proteome of Colletotrichum falcatum revealed differential abundance of fungal pathogenicity-related proteins during red rot disease in sugarcane
Draft proteome of Colletotrichum falcatum revealed differential abundance of fungal pathogenicity-related proteins during red rot disease in sugarcane Open
A highly virulent Colletotrichum falcatum pathotype (CF08) was cultured in nutrient deficit media with fine-cut sugarcane stalks of red rot susceptible variety (CoJ 64). The mycelium was collected for the analysis of whole proteome using L…
View article: Molecular identification of sugarcane stalk rot pathogen (Phaeocytostroma sacchari)
Molecular identification of sugarcane stalk rot pathogen (Phaeocytostroma sacchari) Open
Stalk rot is one of the important diseases of sugarcane - caused by Phaeocytostroma sacchari. Survey and monitoring was done during 2020-2022 to assess the status of stalk rot in the sugarcane germplasm and molecular identification of the a…
View article: Approaches endeavoured to manage red rot under field conditions
Approaches endeavoured to manage red rot under field conditions Open
Red rot resistant varieties are deployed in the field to avoid serious losses caused by the red rot pathogen, Colletotrichum falcatum. However, frequent breakdown of resistance occurs due to the development of newer pathotypes and in certa…
View article: Cut leaf assay: A rapid method for screening rust resistance in sugarcane
Cut leaf assay: A rapid method for screening rust resistance in sugarcane Open
Sugarcane rust incited by Puccinia melanocephala (brown rust) and P. kuehnii (orange rust) becomes very severe under warm,moist climatic conditions. Though there were methods to screen rust resistance under artificial conditions where rust…
View article: ICAR CIAE-SBI Mechanization Package for Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI) through Bud Chip/ Single Bud Propagation
ICAR CIAE-SBI Mechanization Package for Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI) through Bud Chip/ Single Bud Propagation Open
Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI) is a method of sugarcane production which uses less seeds, less water and optimum utilization of fertilizers and land to achieve more yields. Sugarcane bud chip planting/ Sugarcane Single bud planting…
View article: Combining genomic selection with genome-wide association analysis identified a large-effect QTL and improved selection for red rot resistance in sugarcane
Combining genomic selection with genome-wide association analysis identified a large-effect QTL and improved selection for red rot resistance in sugarcane Open
Red rot caused by the fungus Colletotrichum falcatum is the main disease limiting sugarcane productivity in several countries including the major producer India. The genetic basis for red rot resistance is unclear. We studied a panel of 30…
View article: Transcriptome analysis of sugarcane reveals differential switching of major defense signaling pathways in response to Sporisorium scitamineum isolates with varying virulent attributes
Transcriptome analysis of sugarcane reveals differential switching of major defense signaling pathways in response to Sporisorium scitamineum isolates with varying virulent attributes Open
Sugarcane smut caused by the basidiomycetous fungus Sporisorium scitamineum is one of the most devastating diseases that affect sugarcane production, globally. At present, the most practical and effective management strategy for the diseas…
View article: Optimization of protocol for callus induction and whole plant regeneration for developing somaclonal variants in sugarcane cv. COC 671
Optimization of protocol for callus induction and whole plant regeneration for developing somaclonal variants in sugarcane cv. COC 671 Open
The present study was carried out to optimize in vitro callus induction protocol and whole plant regeneration for developing red rot resistant somaclones in commercial sugarcane variety COC 671 using immature leaf sheaths as explants. In t…
View article: Patient Expenditure Prediction in Healthcare Sectors
Patient Expenditure Prediction in Healthcare Sectors Open
View article: Emerging diseases of sugarcane and new disease management strategies
Emerging diseases of sugarcane and new disease management strategies Open
In India, sugarcane is affected by various diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses and phytoplasmas. Favourable environment for the crop growth also favours build-up of diseases and many disease epidemics have caused serious crop losse…
View article: Ultrasensitive nano-gold labelled, duplex lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for early detection of sugarcane mosaic viruses
Ultrasensitive nano-gold labelled, duplex lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for early detection of sugarcane mosaic viruses Open
View article: Carbohydrate active enzymes (CAZy) regulate cellulolytic and pectinolytic enzymes in Colletotrichum falcatum causing red rot in sugarcane
Carbohydrate active enzymes (CAZy) regulate cellulolytic and pectinolytic enzymes in Colletotrichum falcatum causing red rot in sugarcane Open
View article: Identification of sugarcane yellow leaf virus resistance in Saccharum parental hybrids in India
Identification of sugarcane yellow leaf virus resistance in Saccharum parental hybrids in India Open
Yellow leaf disease (YLD) is one of the important viral diseases in sugarcane. It is caused by Sugarcane yellow leaf virus (ScYLV), a positive sense single stranded RNA virus primarily transmits through infected setts and secondarily trans…
View article: Transcriptomic Analyses of Differential Host Responses to Red Rot Pathogen Colletotrichum Falcatum in Sugarcane Through Subtractive Library and NGS Approach
Transcriptomic Analyses of Differential Host Responses to Red Rot Pathogen Colletotrichum Falcatum in Sugarcane Through Subtractive Library and NGS Approach Open
The fungal pathogen Colletotrichum falcatum causes the stalks, the economically important for sugar extraction. Although, disease management is achieved by cultivating resistant cultivars, the complex polyploidy of sugarcane genome complic…
View article: Transcriptome Analysis of Sugarcane in Response to Colletotrichum Falcatum Infection Reveals Repertoire of Transcription Factors and Host Targets
Transcriptome Analysis of Sugarcane in Response to Colletotrichum Falcatum Infection Reveals Repertoire of Transcription Factors and Host Targets Open
Background - Sugarcane (Saccharum spp hybrid), an important C4 perennial plantation crop, globally grown for white sugar and ethanol production. Red rot caused by Colletotrichum falcatum is one of the most important threats affecting sugar…
View article: Dynamics of Genetic Diversity Among Indian Sugarcane Bacilliform Virus Species and Implications of Associated Recombination Events in the Virus
Dynamics of Genetic Diversity Among Indian Sugarcane Bacilliform Virus Species and Implications of Associated Recombination Events in the Virus Open
Sugarcane bacilliform virus (SCBV), a plant pararetrovirus causing leaf fleck disease in sugarcane across the globe. Since the virus occurs throughout the sugarcane growing areas and germplasm in India, we have assessed the genetic diverge…
View article: Dynamics of genetic diversity among Indian Sugarcane bacilliform virus species and implications of associated recombination events in the virus
Dynamics of genetic diversity among Indian Sugarcane bacilliform virus species and implications of associated recombination events in the virus Open
Sugarcane bacilliform virus (SCBV), a plant pararetrovirus causing leaf fleck disease in sugarcane across the globe. Since the virus occurs throughout the sugarcane growing areas and germplasm in India, we have assessed the genetic diverge…
View article: Comparative expression analysis of potential pathogenicity-associated genes of high- and low-virulent Sporisorium scitamineum isolates during interaction with sugarcane
Comparative expression analysis of potential pathogenicity-associated genes of high- and low-virulent Sporisorium scitamineum isolates during interaction with sugarcane Open
View article: Review for "Transcriptome changes in resistant and susceptible rose in response to powdery mildew"
Review for "Transcriptome changes in resistant and susceptible rose in response to powdery mildew" Open
View article: Selection of reference genes for normalization of microRNA expression in sugarcane stalks during its interaction with Colletotrichum falcatum
Selection of reference genes for normalization of microRNA expression in sugarcane stalks during its interaction with Colletotrichum falcatum Open
View article: Development and characterization of genomic SSR marker for virulent strain-specific Colletotrichum falcatum infecting sugarcane
Development and characterization of genomic SSR marker for virulent strain-specific Colletotrichum falcatum infecting sugarcane Open
View article: DISTRIBUTION SCENARIO OF DISEASES IN SUGARCANE GERMPLASM AT KANNUR, KERALA
DISTRIBUTION SCENARIO OF DISEASES IN SUGARCANE GERMPLASM AT KANNUR, KERALA Open
Survey and monitoring were done at monthly intervals during 2017-2019 for the occurrence of diseases in sugarcane germplasm at ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute Institute Research Centre, Kannur. The study revealed the occurrence of ring s…
View article: Present Status and Future Management Strategies for Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus: A Major Constraint to the Global Sugarcane Production
Present Status and Future Management Strategies for Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus: A Major Constraint to the Global Sugarcane Production Open
Sugarcane yellow leaf virus (SCYLV) is a distinct member of the Polerovirus genus of the Luteoviridae family. SCYLV is the major limitation to sugarcane production worldwide and presently occurring in most of the sugar…
View article: Identification of the RNA silencing suppressor activity of sugarcane streak mosaic virus P1 gene
Identification of the RNA silencing suppressor activity of sugarcane streak mosaic virus P1 gene Open
View article: Mixed Infection of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus and Grassy Shoot Phytoplasma in Yellow Leaf Affected Indian Sugarcane Cultivars
Mixed Infection of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus and Grassy Shoot Phytoplasma in Yellow Leaf Affected Indian Sugarcane Cultivars Open
Sugarcane is an important sugar crop contributes more than 80% of world sugar production. Mosaic, leaf fleck, and yellow leaf (YL) are the major viral diseases affecting sugarcane, amongst YL occurrence is widely reported in all the sugarc…