Flemine Xavier

The Silent Killer: A Review Unfolding the Mystery of Fungal Pathogens Causing Canker Diseases in Tree Crops

Adithya Sreekumar, Anju C., Reshmy Vijayaraghavan, Sible George Varghese & Flemine Xavier · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Canker diseases caused by fungal pathogens pose a formidable threat to global forest ecosystems and commercial tree crops, often resulting in extensive economic and ecological losses. Major fungal genera associated with canker development include: Phytophthora, Hypoxylon, Chrysop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113213

Bio-pesticidal Potential of Soapnut Saponins as a Sustainable Alternative for Managing Cowpea Web Blight: An in-vitro Evaluation

Riya S, Shahida K, Reshmy Vijayaraghavan, Rashmi C R & Flemine Xavier · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

The present study examined the antifungal potential of saponin extracted from Sapindus species against the web blight pathogen of cowpea. The causal organism, identified as Rhizoctonia solani, was isolated from naturally infected cowpea plants exhibiting typical web blight sympto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103104