Publications by authors named "A N Savitha"
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- Chia is a commercially important crop in India, particularly in Karnataka, where a field survey revealed signs of virescence with symptoms affecting 2-4% of the crop in a 30-hectare area.
- The symptoms included malformed shoots, thickened stems, and reduced floral parts characterized by greenish florets.
- DNA analysis confirmed the presence of phytoplasma associated with the symptoms, specifically identifying it as Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia with high sequence similarity to other known phytoplasmas.
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- The study introduces new species of fungi discovered in various environments, including leaves, soil, and dead organic matter across different countries.
- These fungi were identified based on their morphological features and DNA barcodes, confirming their uniqueness.
- The findings are documented in the publication "Fungal Planet description sheets," highlighting the diversity and ecological roles of the newly described fungi.
Cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.) is an important vegetable crop cultivated widely in India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLinseed commonly called as flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum Linn.) is an important oilseed crop cultivated widely in Northern parts of Karnataka. During, 2019 (January-February), a characteristic disease was noticed with symptoms that resembled phytoplasma or like disease symptoms.
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