Plants rely on a variety of ways to protect themselves from being fed upon, including de novo
production of specific compounds such as those termed as phenolics. Phenolics are often …

Despite its essential role for food security, vast geographical distribution, high nutritional
value, and considerable trade, very few improved genotypes of taro (Colocasia esculenta …

Hypericum perforatum L. is a medicinal plant that has been extensively studied because of
its bioactive properties. The objective of this study was to establish a system that could lower …

Target spot, caused by the fungus Corynespora cassiicola, has become a serious foliar
disease in soybean production in the Brazilian Cerrado. Information in the literature …

I am trying to place on record my sincere and humble thanks to my mentor and supervisor
Prof.(Rtd.) KK Koul, School of Studies in Botany, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. I have been …

This study was planned to determine the dynamics of total phenolic content, polyphenol
oxidase and peroxidase activities in wheat (var. Inqlab-91) infected with Ustilago tritici with …

Frogeye leaf spot, caused by Cercospora sojina, is one of the most important leaf diseases
of soybean worldwide. Silicon (Si) is known to increase the resistance of several plant …

Target spot, a disease caused by Corynespora cassiicola, is a frequent disease in the
cucumber crop but still without an effective control. The objective was to evaluate the effect …

The tropical roots and tuber crops (R and T) consist of cassava, sweet potato, yams,
elephant foot yam, taro, tannia and a couple of minor tuber crops. Tropical tuber crops are …

Root rot, caused by Pythium aphanidermatum, is a major disease of sugar beet in warm
regions with high levels of soil moisture. Use of resistant cultivars is an effective strategy to …