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Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV): Physiology, Management Practices, and Control Measures in the Context of Nepal

Symptomatic tomato plant infected with TYLCV. Note the leaf curl.

Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) is a devastating plant pathogen causing significant economic losses in tomato production worldwide, including in Nepal. The virus belongs to the genus Begomovirus within the family Geminiviridae. It primarily affects solanaceous crops, with tomatoes…

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Root-Knot Nematode in Vegetables and Spices: Disease Cycle and Management in Nepal

https://extension.usu.edu/vegetableguide/tomato-pepper-eggplant/root-knot-nematodes

Introduction Root-knot of vegetables, primarily caused by Meloidogyne species, are among the most destructive plant pathogens affecting a wide range of crops worldwide. In Nepal, these nematodes pose a significant threat to vegetable and spice crops, directly impacting agricultural productivity…

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Clubroot of Brassicas: Understanding Plasmodiophora brassicae, Its Disease Cycle, and Effective Management in Nepal

Gerald Holmes, Strawberry Center, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org
Clubroot disease, which affects cruciferous plants like cabbage and cauliflower, is widespread globally and can cause significant damage to susceptible varieties. Once a field becomes infested with the clubroot pathogen, it remains contaminated indefinitely, making it unsuitable for future crucifer cultivation.
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Alternaria Leaf Spot: A Comparative Study of Alternaria brassicicola and Alternaria brassicae in the Context of Nepal

Conidia of A. brassicae

Introduction Alternaria leaf spot is a common and destructive disease affecting cruciferous crops, including cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and mustard. This disease is caused primarily by two fungal species: Alternaria brassicicola and Alternaria brassicae. Both pathogens are closely related but differ…

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Bacterial Wilt in Vegetables: Understanding Ralstonia solanacearum and Its Management in Nepal

Ralstonia solanacearum wilt in the potato field
In this post, we will delve into the pathogen's biology, its specific and comparative symptoms in vegetables, the disease cycle, and the management strategies in the context of Nepalese agriculture. This article has been optimized for search engines with the RankMath SEO plugin and emphasizes unique content to avoid plagiarism.
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Comprehensive Guide to Late Blight of Potato in Nepal: Taxonomy, Disease Cycle, and Management Practices

Potato Field
Late Blight of Potato is infamous for its historical role in the Irish Potato Famine and continues to be a significant threat to potato production, particularly under favorable environmental conditions such as high humidity and cool temperatures.
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Yellow Rust of Wheat: A Comprehensive Overview, Disease Cycle, and 6 Disease Management Techniques in Nepal

Wheat Field in Mountain
Caused by a fungus pathogen Puccinia striiformis f.sp. tritici, the yellow rust of wheat shows stripe like appearance on wheat leaves. In this post we will discuss about the causative agent, disease cycle, and best management practices in context of Nepal.
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