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Project Code

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-

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Title

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Studies on the physiology of mulberry pathogens and control of mulberry diseases.

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Investigators

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Padma SD, Shankar Bhat Sullia

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Project period

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1985 - 1989

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Institute/ University

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Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka

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Project cost

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-

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Objectives

• To study the growth and physiology of some important fungal pathogens of mulberry around Bangalore.
• To find means for control of pathogens.
•  To know the life cycle and epidemiological aspects of the pathogens

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Important findings

The obligate parasitesPhyllactinia coryleaandA. morihad little effect on sprouting percentage. Five mulberry cultivars selected for the study were susceptible toPhyllactinia corylea. The monosaccharides are superior to polysaccharides as sources of carbon in all the cases.