Scientists have discovered an interesting development that will help the fight against the lethal maize disease. The maize lethal necrosis disease has been found to remain in the soil after the crop ...

Late wilt disease, caused by the soil‐ and seed‐borne fungus Magnaporthiopsis maydis, presents a formidable challenge for maize production in diverse regions worldwide. The pathogen infects maize ...

Straw returning is a widely adopted agronomic practice for soil improvement, yet its impact on crop health, particularly its influence on different types of pathogens and pests, remains inadequately ...

Maize farmers fear a drop in yields due to a fungal disease, months after delayed rains disrupted the planting season. Some farmers have reported existence of head smut, which affects pollination, ...

ST. LOUIS, MO, January 7, 2025 – An international collaboration has announced a public-private partnership to develop high-yielding pest-and disease-resistant cassava, maize and potatoes to benefit ...

A three-day IPM training programme on maize was held at CAU Pasighat, benefiting 45 farmers from Sikabamin village in East Siang district.