Occurrence and bio-control of stem canker and black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani) of potato (Solanum tuberosum) in subtropical plains of India

NARAYANA BHAT M; DINESH SINGH; H R SARDANA; S VENNILA; MOBIN AHMAD

doi:10.56093/ijas.v85i5.48517

Authors

NARAYANA BHAT M Principal Scientist, Division of Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, 110 012
DINESH SINGH Principal Scientist, Division of Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, 110 012
H R SARDANA Principal Scientist, Entomology, National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012
S VENNILA Principal Scientist, Entomology, National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012
MOBIN AHMAD SRF, NICRA, National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v85i5.48517

Keywords:

Bacillus subtilis, Black scurf, Potato, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Stem canker, Trichoderma

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