Crop plants are grown as extensive monocultures, which increases the risk of disease epidemics. Major diseases include mildew, rust, Septoria in cereals, and late blight in potato. These diseases ...

Fusarium head blight is a major disease affecting cereal crops, including wheat, barley, rye, oats and maize. It is normally caused by the fungus Fusarium graminearum, which infects the spikes and ...

Nongthombam Olivia DeviManipur, known for its rich biodiversity, is now grappling with a silent but severe threat—climate change-induced plant diseases. Like every other areas, Manipur’s agriculture s ...