Sheath blight disease has become a major constraint in cultivation of rice in Guyana
inflicting significant yield losses. Eleven plant extracts, three biocontrol agents and five new …

Abstract Sheath Blight (ShB) disease of rice is a disease of significant importance caused by
the fungus Rhizoctonia solani AG1-IA. Several published reports state that the disease is …

Aims To investigate the diversity of eco‐distinct isolates of Magnaporthe oryzae for their
morphological, virulence and molecular diversity and relative distribution of five Avr genes …

Blast disease of rice caused by Magnaporthe oryzae has remained to be the biggest threat
for rice production across the world. Several strategies such as cultural, biological, host plant …

Brown spot (BS) disease poses a significant threat to rice cultivation globally, impacting
millions of hectares annually. Research indicates that the severity of BS is closely linked to …

Abstract Rice False Smut (RFS) disease (Ustilaginoidea virens) has become a severe
problem in many parts of the world. Managing this disease is a major priority as the disease …

Rice false smut, also known as pseudo-smut, or green smut, has been recorded in all rice
growing countries worldwide. Earlier it was regarded as a minor disease, occurring …

The present study aimed to investigate the fungicidal/fungistatic effects of essential oils
(EOs) from 14 different plant species against Rhizoctonia solani. Bio-efficacy tests were …

False smut disease of rice caused by Ustilaginoidea virens is an emerging biotic stress of
rice. A field experiment to evaluate bioefficacy of solo and combination fungicides against …

Aims To investigate the genetic diversity, population structure and mating‐type distribution
among the eco‐distinct isolates of Magnaporthe oryzae from Karnataka, India. Methods and …