Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek] is an important short-duration pulse crop valued for its nutritional quality, adaptability and suitability in diverse cropping systems. Identification of high-yielding varieties with desirable yield-associated traits is essential for impro...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94519
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...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i104540
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...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104481
Background: Soil microorganisms inhabiting the plant rhizosphere play a crucial role in maintaining soil health and suppressing soil-borne pathogens. Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium udum Butler, is one of the most destructive diseases of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millsp.) i...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74131
The present investigation focuses on enhancing the understanding of Magnaporthe oryzae, the causal agent of rice blast disease, by developing simple and cost-efficient protocols for single spore isolation and controlled sporulation with minimal equipment. In pursuit of this objec...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102906
Biocontrol agents are beneficial for plant and soil health and are effective in controlling many plant diseases. These biocontrol agents in combination with fungicides at reduced doses can be more effective than using alone. Keeping this in view, an in vitro study was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92587
The world's most important food crop and the most important staple food for the expanding Indian population is rice (Oryza sativa L.). In many regions of the world, the disease has resulted in epidemic causing crop losses up to 50 per cent. Biocontrol has emerged as a useful tool...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92396
Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) of rice, caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), is a major constraint to rice production in tropical and subtropical regions. The common practice of applying antibiotics along with copper-based fungicides for BLB management has resulted in envi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64279