ABSTRACT Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) is a type of chilli extensively grown in
North Eastern region of India, predominantly in the states of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur …

Double antibody sandwich ELISA (DAS-ELISA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
assays detected the infection of four viruses viz., Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), Potato virus …

A transmission study was conducted to identify and confirm the insect vectors of viral
diseases of king chilli Capsicum chinense Jacquin, at the Virology Laboratory, Assam …

Chilli leaf curl virus (ChiLCV) belongs to the genus begomovirus (Family Geminiviridae), can
infect chilli and many other crops. The coat protein (CP) of ChiLCV binds with the genomic …

Bacterial citrus canker, caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, is a major disease of citrus
throughout the world. The pthA bacterial effector protein, as an essential element for …

Survey of major pepper growing areas of districts Sangrur, Patiala, Ferozepur, Tarn Taran
and Ludhiana was conducted in 2013–14 for prevalence of viruses and root knot …

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is the most important vegetable and spice crops that belonging
to family Solanaceae. Leaf curl virus disease is a most destructive threat to chilli production …

Leaf curl virus disease is a most destructive threat to chilli production. In the present
investigation 54 chilli genotypes were screened for leaf curl virus resistance in the natural …

Castor bean (Ricinus communis, Euphorbiaceae), has a wide range of medicinal properties
and grows in diverse agroclimatic zones in India. During a survey in May-June 2023, 30 …

Diseases caused by viruses cause heavy crop losses worldwide including India. Correct
diagnosis of viruses is the primary requirement for disease management. Of the different …