Publications by authors named "Thulasy Srinivasan"
The ash weevil, Myllocerus subfasciatus, is a significant insect pest that infests brinjal. Both the adults and grubs feed on the leaves and roots, respectively, leading to considerable yield loss. The subterranean habits of the larvae limit the effectiveness of insecticide applications, necessitating the implementation of integrated pest management programs that utilize entomopathogenic fungi.
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- Surveys in Thanjavur and Coimbatore revealed up to 2.5% incidence, with unique symptoms that differ from previously known root wilt disease.
- New diagnostic methods like LAMP (Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification) were developed for fast and accurate detection of phytoplasma, helping manage the disease and protect healthy coconut palms and seedlings.