Downy mildew caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis is one of the most destructive diseases of cucurbits worldwide. The present investigation was conducted to study the host range and effect of plant spacing on disease development in cucumber under field conditions. Eight cucurbit...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53973
Downy mildew of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is a destructive disease responsible for severe yield losses under humid agro-climatic conditions. Continuous use of chemical fungicides has resulted in resistance development, phytotoxicity, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i53917
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major staple food crop globally, but its productivity is severely constrained by insect pests, particularly the yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas Walker). Yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas), causing 20-70% yield losses, threatens rice p...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103120