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VOL. 5, ISSUE 6 (2020)
Characterization of Magnaporthe grisea strains and their morphological variability isolated from different agroclimatic zones of India
Authors
Shivkantkumar Adhikari, Sudisha Jogaiah
Abstract
Pearl millet (Pennisetumglaucum), a C4 species, is one of the most significant global millet crops that is majorly grown in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Karnataka in India. The blast, also referred to as leaf spot caused by Magnaporthe grisea, has been reported as a devastating disease that causes severe losses of forage as well as grain yields of the host plant. With the advent of time, the pathogen has evolved at a very fast pace to adapt to the different agro-climatic zones of India. This study aimed to explore the cultural and morphological variations among isolates obtained from different agro-climatic regions. The prevalence of blast disease was higher in Jamnagar, Jaipur and parts of Karnataka which was evident for its diversified symptoms in cultivated pearl millet plants of farmer fields. Among the isolates collected from field survey, 17 isolates exhibited significant diversity in cultural and morphological variability namely, mycelial growth, colony diameter, pigmentation, and conidia production under in vitro conditions. The present investigation provides an insight into the emergence of various strains of M. grisea existing in India and their morphological changes will help us to understand the severity of the disease spread in various agroclimatic zones of India.
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Pages:540-545
How to cite this article:
Shivkantkumar Adhikari, Sudisha Jogaiah "Characterization of Magnaporthe grisea strains and their morphological variability isolated from different agroclimatic zones of India". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 5, Issue 6, 2020, Pages 540-545
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