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View article: Rice Sheath Rot: Targeted Approach for Studying the Efficacy of Fungicides and Biocontrol Agents Under Field Conditions of Northern India
Rice Sheath Rot: Targeted Approach for Studying the Efficacy of Fungicides and Biocontrol Agents Under Field Conditions of Northern India Open
Sheath rot, caused by Sarocladium oryzae , has emerged as a potential threat in the rice‐growing areas of northern India where commercially available rice varieties are susceptible to this disease. Various fungicides and Trichoderma spp. w…
View article: Physico-Chemical and Rheological Trait-Based Identification of Indian Wheat Varieties Suitable for Different End-Uses
Physico-Chemical and Rheological Trait-Based Identification of Indian Wheat Varieties Suitable for Different End-Uses Open
India has increased its wheat production phenomenally in the last two decades and it now has a buffer stock of 9.7 million tonnes. However, despite the release of several wheat cultivars, the end-use quality traits of Indian wheat varietie…
View article: Effects of Herbicide Glyphosate on Fitness Attributes of <i>Zygogramma bicolorata</i> Pallister
Effects of Herbicide Glyphosate on Fitness Attributes of <i>Zygogramma bicolorata</i> Pallister Open
In this study, the effects of glyphosate on the biology and fitness of the biocontrol agent Zygogramma bicolorata against parthenium weed. Bioassay of glyphosate was conducted using a minimum range of the field-recommended dose (0.408%). R…
View article: Assessment of Growth Parameters in Oats (Avena sativa L.) with Application of Nano Urea Fertilizer: A Field-based Study
Assessment of Growth Parameters in Oats (Avena sativa L.) with Application of Nano Urea Fertilizer: A Field-based Study Open
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Nano nitrogen on various growth parameters of oats leads to growth and yield, including plant height, plant population, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, and the total number of tillers…
View article: Effects of Herbicide Glyphosate on Fitness Attributes of <em>Zygogramma bicolorata</em> Pallister
Effects of Herbicide Glyphosate on Fitness Attributes of <em>Zygogramma bicolorata</em> Pallister Open
The ecotoxic effect of glyphosate, a commonly used Parthenium control herbicide, was evaluated in laboratory on biological and fitness attributes of Zygogramma bicolorata. Bioassay of glyphosate was carried within a minimum range of field …
View article: A CRISPR way for accelerating cereal crop improvement: Progress and challenges
A CRISPR way for accelerating cereal crop improvement: Progress and challenges Open
Humans rely heavily on cereal grains as a key source of nutrients, hence regular improvement of cereal crops is essential for ensuring food security. The current food crisis at the global level is due to the rising population and harsh cli…
View article: First Report of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Root Rot Caused by Rhizoctonia Solani in Jammu and Kashmir, India
First Report of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Root Rot Caused by Rhizoctonia Solani in Jammu and Kashmir, India Open
Root rot of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is one of the most serious disease, causes unadorned damage to crop health and leads to the heavy yield losses. In the present investigation, Rhizoctonia solani, a new root rot pathogen was foun…
View article: Sustainable Management of Green Mold Disease of White Button Mushroom Using Botanicals and Biocontrol Agents under Temperate Conditions
Sustainable Management of Green Mold Disease of White Button Mushroom Using Botanicals and Biocontrol Agents under Temperate Conditions Open
Green mold (caused by Trichoderma harzianum) is a destructive disease in mushrooms which limits commercial production. The present investigation was carried out to verify the in vitro and in vivo effect of locally available botanicals and …
View article: Morpho-Cultural and Pathogenic Variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Causing White Mold of Common Beans in Temperate Climate
Morpho-Cultural and Pathogenic Variability of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum Causing White Mold of Common Beans in Temperate Climate Open
The present systematic research on cultural, morphological, and pathogenic variability was carried out on eighty isolates of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum collected from major common bean production belts of North Kashmir. The isolates were fou…
View article: Management of Green Mold Disease in White Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) and Its Yield Improvement
Management of Green Mold Disease in White Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) and Its Yield Improvement Open
Mycoparasites cause serious losses in profitable mushroom farms worldwide. The negative impact of green mold (Trichoderma harzianum) reduces cropping surface and damages basidiomes, limiting production and harvest quality. The goal of the …
View article: Climatic Trends of Variable Temperate Environment: A Complete Time Series Analysis during 1980–2020
Climatic Trends of Variable Temperate Environment: A Complete Time Series Analysis during 1980–2020 Open
The western Himalayan region is susceptible to minor climate changes because of its fragile ecology, which might threaten the valley’s prestigious ecosystems and socio-economic components. The Himalayas’s local climate and weather are vuln…
View article: Identification and Characterization of Triple Action Bioagents (TAB) and Their Potency against Fusarium Wilt of Lentil
Identification and Characterization of Triple Action Bioagents (TAB) and Their Potency against Fusarium Wilt of Lentil Open
Fusarium wilt is a severe disease that plays a significant role in reducing the yield of lentil. Under favorable conditions for disease growth, the disease can cause complete crop failure and can be a crucial limiting issue for lentil cult…
View article: Integrating CRISPR-Cas and Next Generation Sequencing in Plant Virology
Integrating CRISPR-Cas and Next Generation Sequencing in Plant Virology Open
Plant pathology has been revolutionized by the emergence and intervention of next-generation sequencing technologies (NGS) which provide a fast, cost-effective, and reliable diagnostic for any class of pathogens. NGS has made tremendous ad…
View article: Leaf Proteome Response to Drought Stress and Antioxidant Potential in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Leaf Proteome Response to Drought Stress and Antioxidant Potential in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Open
Advances in proteome research have opened the gateway to understanding numerous metabolic pathways and fundamental mechanisms involved in abiotic stress tolerance. In the present study, the antioxidant capacity of four tomato genotypes i.e…
View article: CRISPR-Based Genome Editing Tools: Insights into Technological Breakthroughs and Future Challenges
CRISPR-Based Genome Editing Tools: Insights into Technological Breakthroughs and Future Challenges Open
Genome-editing (GE) is having a tremendous influence around the globe in the life science community. Among its versatile uses, the desired modifications of genes, and more importantly the transgene (DNA)-free approach to develop geneticall…