M. Santha Lakshmi Prasad

Isolation and Morphological Characterization of Endophytic Bacteria and Fungi from Different Castor (Ricinus communis L.) Genotypes

M. Avanija, M. Santha Lakshmi Prasad, V. Ramya, S. N. C. V. L. Pushpavalli & T. Manjunatha · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Aim: The present investigation aimed to isolate and morphologically characterise culturable bacterial and fungal endophytes associated with diverse castor (Ricinus communis L.) genotypes. Study Design: CRD Place and Duration of Study: Department of Plant Pathology, ICAR-IIOR, Raj...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104481

Screening of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) Genotypes for Resistance to Root Rot Caused by Macrophomina phaseolina under Pot Conditions

M. Avanija, M. Santha Lakshmi Prasad, V. Ramya, S. N. C. V. L. Pushpavalli & T. Manjunatha · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Aims: Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is one of the oldest cultivated non-edible oilseed crops belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. India stands as the leading producer and exporter of castor oil, accounting for approximately 68 per cent of the world's castor cultivation area and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104540

Assessing Pathogenicity and Cultural Characteristics of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ricini Isolates from Major Castor Growing Regions of India

K. Aravind, M. Santha Lakshmi Prasad, B. Vidya Sagar, D. Saida Naik & S.N.C.V.L Pushpavalli · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The present study was undertaken to investigate the pathogenicity and cultural characteristics of 20 isolates of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ricini, the causal fungus of wilt disease of castor (Ricinus communis L). Pathogenicity tests on the susceptible cultivar JI-35 revealed that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112596

Investigating the Antagonistic Effects of Novel Combination Fungicides against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ricini under In-vitro Conditions

K. Aravind, M. Santha Lakshmi Prasad, B. Vidya Sagar, D. Saida Naik & S.N.C.V.L Pushpavalli · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Aim: The study aimed to assess the efficacy of nine novel fungicide combinations against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ricini, the causal agent of wilt disease in castor. Methodology: The efficacy of fungicides was evaluated using the poisoned food technique under in-vitro conditions...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i113043