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Informative Article | Botany | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024
The Diseases of Wheat Popularly Known in India
Abstract: This comprehensive overview highlights the susceptibility of wheat, a staple crop in India, to a wide range of diseases, including fungal and bacterial pathogens that significantly impact yield and quality. The text delves into specific diseases such as Rusts Leaf, Stem, and Stripe Rust, Powdery Mildew, Karnal Bunt, Septoria Leaf Blotch, Fusarium Head Blight Scab, and others, providing insights into their causes, spread, effects, and management strategies. It outlines the environmental conditions conducive to disease spread, such as high humidity and moderate temperatures, and emphasizes the importance of adopting integrated disease management practices. These include the use of resistant varieties, crop rotation, sanitation, timely planting, and the judicious application of fungicides and bactericides. By detailing preventative and control measures, the article serves as a vital resource for wheat growers aiming to mitigate the impact of these diseases, thereby enhancing both yield and quality of the wheat produced.
Keywords: wheat diseases, fungal pathogens, management strategies, resistant varieties, fungicide application
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024,
Pages: 497 - 504