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New Pea Crop Disease "Witches' Broom" Identified
- 02 Apr 2024
Scientists have recently discovered a potentially devastating disease affecting pea crops, recognized by APS, USA.
Key Points
- New Pea Crop Disease Identified: Scientists from Haryana Agricultural University discover a new disease named "Witches' Broom" affecting pea crops.
- Disease associated with the pathogen 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (16SrI).
- Significance of Discovery: Early detection facilitates the development of a planned breeding program for disease resistance.
- Potential Impacts: Identification of the disease enables proactive measures to mitigate potential devastation to pea crops.
- Research report submission and publication contribute to global understanding and management of plant diseases.
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