Ceratocystis fimbriata Pomegranate wilt complex (Major cause), species of Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotium, Macrophomina, Phytophthora are…
Uncinula necator Grape powdery mildew Symptoms Whitish powdery patches on the affected plant parts. All the above ground plant parts are susceptible…
Cercospora sp. Cercospora leaf spot Symptoms Leaf spots are characteristically greyish brown, circular with small to large grey centres and dark brown…
Xanthomonas vesicatoria Bacterial spot General Xanthomonas vesicatoria is a bacterium that causes bacterial leaf spot on peppers and tomatoes. Life…
Macrophomina phaseolina Charcoal rot General Macrophomina phaseolina is a common soil fungus in warmer regions, causing charcoal rot. It has a very…
Mycosphaerella fijiensis Black sigatoka disease General Mycosphaerella fijiensis also known as black sigatoka, is an ascomycete fungus that causes…
Pyrenophora graminea Leaf stripe General Pyrenophora graminea is a disease of Barley that causes significant yield losses. Life cycle and appearance…
Pseudoperonospora cubensis Cucurbits downy mildew Important disease in cucumber, ridge gourd, sponge gourd, squash, muskmelons, pumpkins and other…
Ustilago nuda f.sp. hordei Loose smut of barley General Ustilago nuda f.sp. hordei affects barley and can destroy a large proportion of the crop. It…
Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora (syn. Pectobacterium carovora) Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot General Erwinia carotovora subsp.…
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