Role of edaphic factors in the development of downy mildew (Sclerospora graminicola) in pearl millet

Journal of Agricultural Science

Volumn 133, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 61-68

  Gupta, G K ^a,c   Singh, D ^b  

^a CENTRAL ARID ZONE RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (India)

^b National Research Centre for Soybean ^*  (India)

^c National Research Centre for Soybean India   (India)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BULK DENSITY; FUNGAL DISEASE; PH; SOIL MOISTURE;

AZOTOBACTER CHROOCOCCUM; RHIZOBIUM; SCLEROSPORA GRAMINICOLA;

EID: 0032821584     PISSN: 00218596     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0021859699006747     Document Type: Article

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