M. Saikia

Impact of Treated Castor Leaves on Growth and Productivity of Eri Silkworms: A Bioassay Study

P.R. Narzary, A. Das, M. Saikia, R. Verma, P. K. Kaman & P. Rabha · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

One of the most common foliar diseases in castor cultivation for ericulture is Cercospora leaf spot, caused by Cercospora ricinella Sacc. & Berl. which seriously damages leaves meant as food for eri silkworms. Deterioration in the quality or quantity of castor leaves primaril...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i6905

Cercospora Leaf Spot Disease of Castor in Ericulutre: A Review on Existing Management Strategies

P.R. Narzary, A. Das, D. Brahma, R. Verma, M. Saikia, P. K. Kaman & J. Sarma · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

The deadly illness known as "Cercospora leaf spot of castor" affects castor (Ricinus communis L.) plants, which serve as the main food supply for the eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan). It is brought on by the fungal infection Cercospora ricinella. The growth and development of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5688