Bacterial wilt is a destructive vascular disease, especially seen in solanaceous vegetable crops, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum. It affects tomato and other crops particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. This study aimed to isolate and characterize R. solanacearum fro...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92867
Mid whorl yellowing disease (MWYD) of coconut, a disease of an unknown etiology, has caused severe damage to coconut cultivation in southern tracts of Kerala, India. A periodic and purposive roving survey was conducted from 2021 to 2024, over four southern districts of AEU 9 (Sou...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22010
Bitter gourd mosaic complex (BGMC) is caused by multiple viruses in bitter gourd which seriously affects the crop performance and leads to complete crop loss. Bitter gourd is widely cultivated in Kerala as the market price is steady throughout the year. BGMC is the most important...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91362
Aswathy Peethambaran, Sajeena, A, Radhakrishnan N. V, Joy Michal Johnson, Jacob John, Sarada S, Berin Pathrose, Mary Sharmila A & Nimisha Haridasan·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
Collar rot and web blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani is a major soil borne disease adversely affecting the growth and pod yield of yard long bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis (L.) Verdcourt). The disease is very difficult to control due to the prolonged survival capa...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92986
Aims: Banana bract mosaic virus (BBrMV) is a significant viral disease that adversely impacts the yield and quality of banana (Musa acuminata) fruits. Endophytes have been recognized as a sustainable tool to enhance plant nutrient availability and uptake. Piriformospora indica is...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193684