Estimation of genetic diversity is a prerequisite to select genetically diverse parents.
Availability and collection of genetically diverse parents contribute significantly towards the …

The plant pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae poses a significant threat to global food security,
and its management through the cultivation of resistant varieties and crop husbandry …

Blast diseases of rice and wheat are known to be caused by the specific pathotypes of
Magnaporthe oryzae (syn. Pyricularia oryzae), M. oryzae Oryzae (MoO) and M. oryzae …

Blast disease causes significant damage to millets (pearl millet, finger millet and foxtail
millet) and rice in India. This study investigates strains of Pyricularia, the causal agent of …

Magnaporthe grisea (TT Herbert) ME Barr is a major fungal phytopathogen that causes blast
disease in cereals, resulting in economic losses worldwide. An in-depth understanding of …

Aims To investigate the genetic diversity, population structure and mating‐type distribution
among the eco‐distinct isolates of Magnaporthe oryzae from Karnataka, India. Methods and …

Blast disease is generally more important in upland rather than lowland rice cultivation,
representing one of the biotic obstacles in the development of upland rice. The objective of …

Magnaporthe oryzae is a plant pathogenic fungus and model organism due to its agricultural
impact and tractability that causes severe blast disease affecting rice. Due to its complex …

Blast disease incited by Magnaporthe oryzae is a major threat to sustain rice production in
all rice growing nations. The pathogen is widely distributed in all rice paddies and displays …

Blast pathogen, Magnaporthe spp., that infects ancient millet crops such pearl millet, finger
millet, foxtail millet, barnyard millet, and rice was isolated from different locations of blast …