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A simple technique for estimation ofDrechslera nodulosa (Berk. & Curt.) Subram. and Jain propagules in soil

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A baiting technique was developed to estimate the population ofDrechslera nodulosa (Berk. and Curt.) Subram. and Jain in soil by using susceptible ragi (Eleusine coracana Gaertn.) culms. The number of lesions developed on baited culms were reduced with the reduction in concentration ofD. nodulosa propagules in both sterilized and unsterilized soils. Based on this a standard correlation (concentrationvs infection probability) was established which was found to be quite efficient method to estimate the population in soil and to bait even when the inoculum level was 4 propagules per g of soil.

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  1. Department of Botany, Bangalore University, 560001, Bangalore, India

    C. Narayana Reddy & Padmabai Luke

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Reddy, C.N., Luke, P. A simple technique for estimation ofDrechslera nodulosa (Berk. & Curt.) Subram. and Jain propagules in soil. Plant Soil 56, 161–164 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02197964

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