Susha S Thara

Emerging Dynamics of Blast Disease in Cereals and Millets: Biology, Pathotypes and Management Strategies

Sneha Mohan, Susha S Thara, N V Radhakrishnan, Asha S & Poornima Yadav P I · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Blast disease, caused by the filamentous ascomycete Magnaporthe spp. (anamorph: Pyricularia spp.), represents one of the most devastating threats to global cereal and millet production. Originally recognized as a rice pathogen, Magnaporthe oryzae has since adapted to infect sever...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113352

A Centenary Review on Leaf Rot Disease of Coconut

Lellapalli Rithesh, Radhakrishnan N V, Susha S Thara, Sreekala G S, Anuradha T, Aswathi M. S & Sucharita Mohapatra · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Coconut leaf rot disease (LRD) has posed a significant threat to coconut palms for over a century, causing widespread foliar damage, stunted growth, and reduced yield. The disease, often associated with the complex interaction of Root (wilt) disease (RWD), has been a persistent c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111684

Incidence of Leaf Rot Disease of Coconut in Southern Kerala and Its Management

Lellapalli Rithesh, Radhakrishnan N V, Joy M, Susha S Thara, Sreekala G S & Anuradha T · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

The coconut is an important crop in Kerala and contributes substantially to the region's economy. However, its productivity is significantly threatened by leaf rot disease (LRD), primarily caused by major fungal pathogens, such as Colletotrichum sp., Fusarium sp., and Exserohilum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53089