Development and validation of LAMP and real-time LAMP assays for rapid detection of coccinia mosaic Virudhunagar virus in bitter gourd ().

Unlabelled: Mosaic disease, caused by whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses, significantly threatens bitter gourd cultivation in India. This study identified and characterized the complete genome of coccinia mosaic Virudhunagar virus (CoMViV) from symptomatic bitter gourd samples collected in Oddanchatram block of Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, using rolling circle amplification and sequencing. A loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) protocol was optimized by targeting regions of the CoMViV AV1 and AV2 genes.

Transmission dynamics and localization of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus in cucurbits via sweet potato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius).

Background: Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula), and pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) are major vegetables of the Cucurbitaceae family cultivated extensively in India. However, their production is severely affected by begomoviruses, which inflict significant global damage to cucurbits. Among these, tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), a whitefly-transmitted, persistent, circulative, and non-propagative begomovirus, seriously threatens cucurbit cultivation, often leading to substantial yield losses.

Prevalence of insecticide resistance and enhanced detoxifying enzymes in field populations of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in the major Tomato growing regions of South India.

South American pinworm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) is an invasive and major tomato pest that attained resistance or reduced susceptibility to most insecticides used in their management due to repeated and intensive applications. This study aimed to find the levels of resistance in T. absoluta populations collected from South Indian states against novel insecticides such as chlorantraniliprole 18.

Crude Antibiotics and Antifungal Metabolites from Chaetomium globosum Cg6 Suppress Pythium aphanidermatum, Causal Agent of Rhizome Rot of Turmeric.

Turmeric is affected by various phytopathogens, which cause huge economic losses to farmers. In the present study, ten isolates of Pythium spp. were isolated from infected turmeric rhizomes and characterized.

Deciphering gene specific molecular characterization and partial gene sequence for combined resistance to tomato leaf curl virus (ToLCV) (Ty-1, Ty-2 and Ty-3), fusarium wilt (I-2) and root- knot nematode (Mi-1) in selected fresh market breeding line of tomato (Solanum lycopersicom L.).

Background: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a widely cultivated crop in tropical regions, but its production is often hampered by significant losses attributed to diseases like tomato leaf curl virus (ToLCV), fusarium wilt and root-knot nematode.

Methods And Results: This study employed an integrated approach utilizing both co-dominant and dominant SCAR markers, selected for specific resistance genes (ToLCV-Ty-1, Ty-2, Ty-2, Fusarium wilt (Race-2)-I-2, and Root-knot nematode-Mi-1.

Assessing population structure and morpho-molecular characterization of sunflower L.) for elite germplasm identification.

Sunflower ( L.), known for its adaptability and high yield potential, is vital in global edible oil production. Estimating genetic diversity is a key pre-breeding activity in crop breeding.

Baseline susceptibility of an A1 quarantine pest - the South American tomato pinworm (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) to insecticides: past incidents and future probabilities in line to implementing successful pest management.

Tomato is a widely cultivated crop significant for its economic and nutritional benefits. The South American tomato pinworm, , originated in Peru South America and has invaded many nations, causing up to 100% yield loss in tomatoes. The pest was classified as a quarantine pest by the European Plant Protection Organization, before invading the Spain region.

Salivary gland transcriptomics of the cotton aphid Aphis gossypii and comparative analysis with other sap-sucking insects.

Aphids are sap-sucking insects responsible for crop losses and a severe threat to crop production. Proteins in the aphid saliva are integral in establishing an interaction between aphids and plants and are responsible for host plant adaptation. The cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is a major pest of Gossypium hirsutum.

Identification of salivary proteins of the cowpea aphid Aphis craccivora by transcriptome and LC-MS/MS analyses.

Aphid salivary proteins mediate the interaction between aphids and their host plants. Moreover, these proteins facilitate digestion, detoxification of secondary metabolites, as well as activation and suppression of plant defenses. The cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora, is an important sucking pest of leguminous crops worldwide.

Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure of , the causal agent of foxtail millet blast using microsatellites.

Foxtail millet blast caused by is becoming a severe problem in foxtail millet growing regions of India. The genetic diversity and population structure of foxtail millet infecting is crucial for developing effective management strategies, such as breeding blast-resistant cultivars. We analyzed thirty-two isolates from ten foxtail millet-growing districts in Tamil Nadu, India for genetic diversity using twenty-nine microsatellite or simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers.

Biomolecules from Chaetomium globosum Possessing Antimicrobial Compounds Potentially Inhibits Fusarium Wilt of Tomato.

Wilt disease caused by Fusarium solani, a soil-borne plant pathogenic fungus, is a serious disease in tomato causing economic losses. In the present study, among the nine isolates of Chaetomium globosum Kunze (Chg1-Chg9), screened against F. solani No.

Bio-Prospecting of Endospore-Based Formulation of Bacillus sp. BST18 Possessing Antimicrobial Genes for the Management of Soil-Borne Diseases of Tomato.

Tomato is affected by various diseases which cause economical loss to the farming community. In the present study, twenty isolates of Bacillus sp. were isolated from the rhizosphere of tomato and screened against soil-borne pathogens viz.

Complete Genome Sequence Analysis of Bbv57, a Promising Biocontrol Agent against Phytopathogens.

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a group of root-associated beneficial bacteria emerging as one of the powerful agents in sustainable plant disease management. Among the PGPR, Bacillus sp. has become a popular biocontrol agent for controlling pests and the diseases of several crops of agricultural and horticultural importance.

Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Different Isolates of f.sp. to Exploit the Differentially Expressed Proteins Responsible for Virulence on Tomato Plants.

The vascular wilt of tomato caused by f.sp. is an important soil borne pathogen causes severe yield loss.