Virulence perspective genomic research unlocks the secrets of associated with banded sheath blight in Barnyard Millet ().

Introduction: Banded sheath blight (Bsb) disease, caused by , is an emerging problem in barnyard millet cultivation. One of the significant goals of pathogenomic research is to identify genes responsible for pathogenicity in the fungus.

Methods: A virulence profiling-based approach was employed and six isolates were collected from various ecological zones of India.

Novel report of Bipolaris heliconiae causing frog-eye-like leaf spot on Dypsis lutescens in Indian Sub-Continent.

Dypsis lutescens, commonly known as areca palm, is a highly valued ornamental species due to its aesthetic value. However, the foliage is vulnerable to various pathogens, particularly those responsible for fungal leaf spot diseases. In October 2023, a severe incidence (93 %) of destructive leaf spots was recorded on Dypsis lutescens at the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, and surrounding areas.

Exploring the diversity of virulence genes in the population infecting millets and rice in India.

Blast pathogen, spp., that infects ancient millet crops such pearl millet, finger millet, foxtail millet, barnyard millet, and rice was isolated from different locations of blast hotspots in India using single spore isolation technique and 136 pure isolates were established. Numerous growth characteristics were captured morphogenesis analysis.

First report of Alternaria alternata causing leaf blight on little millet (Panicum sumatrense) in India.

Little millet (LM) is a minor cereal crop grown in the Indian sub-continent. During October 2018, dark brown, circular to oval necrotic spots surrounded by concentric rings were observed on the upper leaf surface of the LM (cv. VS-13) grown in the fields of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, India (13.