Okra is widely cultivated in India, because of its quick growing nature
and high yield potential. But, quality of seeds is the limitation for its wide
spread cultivation. The seed-borne fungal pathogens in okra are responsible for
the poor germination and low yield. At present, besides IARI research stations,
private industries are also releasing various hybrid seed varieties in to the
market. To evaluate the health status of newly released varieties, regular
monitoring and screening of seed samples appear to be essential. Okra crop
production is affected by various diseases caused by fungi, viruses, bacteria
and nematodes. Among these, fungi are a major cause for the severe loss under
field conditions. Accordingly in the present study 30 samples were evaluated
showed varied species of pathogenic and saprophytic fungi. Macrophomina
phaseolina and Fusarium verticilloides were observed at high incidence in many
of the samples resulted in poor quality of developing seedlings with less
vigor. - See more at:
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