One of the most common foliar diseases in castor cultivation for ericulture is Cercospora leaf spot, caused by Cercospora ricinella Sacc. & Berl. which seriously damages leaves meant as food for eri silkworms. Deterioration in the quality or quantity of castor leaves primaril...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i6905
The deadly illness known as "Cercospora leaf spot of castor" affects castor (Ricinus communis L.) plants, which serve as the main food supply for the eri silkworm (Samia ricini Donovan). It is brought on by the fungal infection Cercospora ricinella. The growth and development of...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i5688
Sericulture, a vital agro-based industry in India, faces a significant threat from escalating environmental pollution. This abstract synthesizes a review of the harmful effects of industrial, vehicular, and agricultural pollutants on both the silkworm and its host plant. Pollutan...
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