Volume 2 Issue 1 2023 – Journal of Plant Biota

Strategies for enhancing plant disease resistance: A review of molecular plant pathology insights

Gangadhara Donggali¹
Santhoshini Elango²
Sarvesh Kumar³
Wajid Hasan⁴
Kiran⁵

Introduction Emerging technologies and approaches have paved the way for ground breaking advancements in plant disease resistance [1]. The review highlights the transformative potential of tools like CRISPR-Cas9, RNA interference, and the power of bioinformatics in deciphering the complexities of plant-pathogen interactions [2-3]. However, amidst these scientific triumphs lie challenges and ethical considerations. The review … Read more

Effect of Storage Time and Room Temperature on Physicochemical and Geometric Properties of Banana (Musa Spp.) Fruit

Tolcha Techane Alemu

1. Introduction Banana(Musa spp.) fruit is the most popular fresh fruit in all over the world. It is the major fruit crop grown in many developed and developing countries [1]. Bananas is the most commonly consumed fruits and it has great importance to small-scale farmers in the developing countries of the tropics and subtropics [2]. … Read more

Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating Technology and Traditional Practices for Crop Improvement

Sulochna^1*
Md Zeeshan²
Avdhesh Kumar Patel³
Nitin Kumar⁴
Meeniga Venkateswarlu⁵

Introduction In an era marked by the pressing challenges of climate change, population growth, and resource depletion, the imperative for sustainable agriculture has taken center stage on the global agenda. The traditional methods that have sustained agricultural practices for centuries are now being reimagined and complemented by cutting-edge technologies [1-2 ]. The fusion of age-old … Read more

Review on the Strategies for Enhancing Plant Disease Resistance: Insights from Molecular Plant Pathology

Gangadhara Doggalli¹
Yumkhaibam Sonia Shahni²
M. Sekhar³
S. Jaya Prabhavathi⁴
G. Malathi⁵

Introduction Agriculture, the backbone of global food production, faces relentless challenges from various plant pathogens that threaten crop health and productivity. In the quest for sustainable and resilient agriculture, understanding and enhancing plant disease resistance have become imperatives. The discipline of molecular plant pathology has emerged as a powerful tool, providing unprecedented insights into the … Read more

Advancing Quality and Productivity in Floricultural Crops through CRISPR/Cas9Technology

Shreedhar Beese^*
Babita Kanwar
S R Dhiman
Divesh Thakur

INTRODUCTION The scientific community is quite excited about the new DNA editing technology CRISPR-Cas9It is cheaper, faster, better than earlier DNA modification strategies and offers a multitude of potential uses. Researchers investigating genetics and medicine may add, remove or alter certain DNA sequences, altering portions of the genome, thanks to a breakthrough method called CRISPR-Cas9. It is … Read more