Correction: Identification of species inciting stem rot of dragon fruit in India through polyphasic approach.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03754-1.].

Identification of species inciting stem rot of dragon fruit in India through polyphasic approach.

species commonly thrive as endophytes, saprobes, and plant pathogens in tropical and subtropical regions. Association of species causing stem rot in dragon fruit in the coastal belt of Odisha, eastern India, has been illustrated here. The stem rot disease was characterized by yellowing of the stem, followed by softening of the stem tissues with fungal fructifications of the pathogen in the affected tissues.

Effect of storage temperature on physico-chemical and sensory attributes of purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims).

Physico-chemical and sensory quality of juice from purple passion fruit under different storage temperature and time were assessed. The maximum loss in fruit weight was recorded under room temperature (25 ± 1°C) followed by at 11 ± 1°C. There was an increase in juice percentage up to 9 and 13 days under room temperature and storage at 11 ± 1°C respectively.

Prevalence of Citrus tristeza virus in Mandarin of Sikkim Himalayan Region.

The assessment of Citrus tristeza virus incidence in mandarin of Sikkim, involving sampling techniques, was estimated by DAS-ELISA. Mandarin orchards had high CTV incidence (46.32%), however, differential prevalence with regard to age of plant and location was observed.