Application of Copper-Chitosan Nanoparticles Stimulate Growth and Induce Resistance in Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana Gaertn.) Plants against Blast Disease

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (8) ◽  
pp. 1784-1790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muthukrishnan Sathiyabama ◽  
Appu Manikandan
Keyword(s):  
Finger Millet ◽  
Chitosan Nanoparticles ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Blast Disease ◽  
Induce Resistance

Production of transgenic plants resistant to leaf blast disease in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.)

Plant Science ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 169 (4) ◽  
pp. 657-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Madhavi Latha ◽  
K. Venkateswara Rao ◽  
V. Dashavantha Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Transgenic Plants ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Blast Disease ◽  
Leaf Blast

scholarly journals Identification of Blast Disease Resistant Finger Millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn] RILs Screened Under Natural Hot Spot

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 847-857 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandrashekhar Angadi ◽  
A. Mohan Rao ◽  
S. Ramesh ◽  
P. Ravishankar ◽  
A. Nagaraja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finger Millet ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Blast Disease ◽  
Disease Resistant

scholarly journals Adaptability and genotype-environment interaction of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn) varieties in North Eastern Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (26) ◽  
pp. 1331-1337
Author(s):  
Mamo Mulugeta ◽  
Worede Fisseha ◽  
Bezie Yemata ◽  
Assefa Solomon ◽  
Gebremariam Tsegaye
Keyword(s):  
Finger Millet ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Environment Interaction ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Genotype Environment Interaction ◽  
North Eastern

scholarly journals Farmers’ knowledge and perception of finger millet blast disease and its control practices in western Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilton Mbinda ◽  
Agnes Kavoo ◽  
Fredah Maina ◽  
Margaret Odeph ◽  
Cecilia Mweu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finger Millet ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Blast Disease ◽  
Eastern Africa ◽  
Planting Density ◽  
Global Food Security ◽  
Disease Occurrence

Abstract Background Finger millet blast disease, caused by Pyricularia oryzae, is a serious constrain of finger millet production which is threatening global food security especially to the resource poor smallholder farmers in arid and semi-arid regions. The disease adversely affects finger millet production and consumption due to its wide distribution and destruction in all finger millet growing areas of southern Asia and eastern Africa. Here, we present a study that investigated the occurrence, impact, risk factors and farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of finger millet blast in Kenya. Methods We surveyed blast disease occurrence and interviewed farmers in Bungoma and Kisii Counties of Kenya during March–April 2019. Data were analysed using SPSS statistical program. Descriptive analysis was done by calculating means, percentages, frequencies, and standard errors. Comparative statistics, chi-square and t-tests, were used to evaluate differences existing among the farm characteristics and socio-demographics and the knowledge and perceptions of blast disease and its management practices. Results Our results show that blast disease is prevalent in all surveyed areas and adversely affects the productivity of the crop leading to poor yields. The disease occurrence varied from 92 to 98%, and was significantly higher in the major finger millet growing areas compared to the minor ones. Blast occurrence was associated with rainfall, altitude, planting density, intercropping and other farming practices. In all the surveyed regions, farmers had little knowledge about blast disease identification, its detection and spread. Further, the farmers’ awareness of blast disease control was inconsistent with established practices. Conclusions Our results show mitigation of finger millet blast disease should aim at improving farmers’ adoption of best practices through development of acceptable blast-resistant finger millet varieties, use of sustainable disease management practices, fostering linkages and creating new partnerships in the production-supply chain and maintaining a functional seed system. Findings from this study provide essential insights for effective decision making and management of the disease. This is fundamental to sustainable and secure food and income for finger millet growing farmers in Kenya.

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