New Pea Crop Disease "Witches' Broom" Identified

• 02 Apr 2024

Scientists have recently discovered a potentially devastating disease affecting pea crops, recognized by APS, USA.

Key Points

• New Pea Crop Disease Identified: Scientists from Haryana Agricultural University discover a new disease named "Witches' Broom" affecting pea crops.
• Disease associated with the pathogen 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (16SrI).
• Significance of Discovery: Early detection facilitates the development of a planned breeding program for disease resistance.
• Potential Impacts: Identification of the disease enables proactive measures to mitigate potential devastation to pea crops.
• Research report submission and publication contribute to global understanding and management of plant diseases.