1.

Project Code

:

-

2.

Title

:

Physiological studies of the mulberry varieties infected by foliar pathogens.

3.

Investigators

:

Umesh Kumar NN,Shree MP,

4.

Project period

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1987 - 1991

5.

Institute/ University

:

Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka

6.

Project cost

:

-

7.

Objectives

• To know the organic, inorganic, photosynthetic pigments and respiratory enzymes changes due to foliar diseases in mulberry and their suitability to silkworm and its impact on cocoon characters

8.

Important findings

As a result of foliar fungal pathogens attack, the organic constituents, inorganic constituents, photosynthetic pigments and enzyme activities of mulberry plants changed due to altered metabolic activities.