Blast [Pyricularia grisea (Cooke) Sacc.] of Bajara and its Management

This book provide information to of pearl millet blast has been recorded on a number of commercial hybrids in Rajasthan. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana during recent years. The disease affects both quality and production of grain and fodder yield. The disease is observed in severe form both at seedling and later stage of plants which results in premature drying of leaves and reduction in yield. Considering, the emerging and devastating nature of the disease and economic loss of the crop in this area, thus present investigation is carried out.