Publications by authors named "J C Tarafdar"

This study aims to enhance sustainable disease management in black gram by identifying varieties resistant to Mungbean Yellow Mosaic India Virus (MYMIV). We screened sixteen black gram genotypes, assessing physiological, biochemical and enzymatic basis. Results revealed a range of resistance levels, with PANT URD-19 showing the highest resistance (PDI 0.

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A32 kDa protein from fungi can be used to produce nanoparticles which might be use as nanofertilisers needed by plants. There are large numbers of fungi which can be used for the efficient synthesis of nanofertiliser particles. Generally, the formation of nanoparticles by fungi involves metal capture, enzymatic reduction and capping on their surface.

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  • Banana bunchy top disease (BBTV) is a rapidly spreading virus affecting banana cultivation in India, particularly in West Bengal, where a study identified extensive prevalence across 12 districts.* -
  • The research revealed that the BBTV isolates from West Bengal show a high similarity (84.90-99.86%) with global isolates and indicated close genetic relationships with isolates from Tripura, Manipur, Australia, and Africa.* -
  • Population genetics analysis suggests low nucleotide diversity but high haplotype diversity and gene flow, pointing to a recent expansion of BBTV populations in the Indian subcontinent, making it a significant area for understanding the virus.*
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Background: The invasive and calamitous polyphagous pest Spodoptera frugiperda or commonly known as fall armyworm (FAW) poses serious menace to the global agricultural production. Owing to the revamped invasion of FAW in 2018 in India, present study was undertaken for precise assessment of its genetic identity and pesticide resistance to aid in pest-management strategies.

Results: To evaluate the diversity in FAW population across Eastern India, mitochondrial COI sequences were used which revealed a low nucleotide diversity.

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The sweet potato whitefly, (Gennadius), is one of the several species complexes of whitefly that are currently significant agricultural pests. infests more than 600 plant species and thrives under a wide range of temperature conditions. In addition to the direct damage caused by sucking plant sap, it vectors several plant viruses.

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