STATUS OF SEED MYCOFLORA OF CHICKPEA CULTIVARS AND THEIR IN VITRO MANAGEMENT
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2021
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PATHOLOGY B. A. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE ANAND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY ANAND
Abstract
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), is the third most important pulse crop in the
world, also known as “King of pulses”. Its significant contribution towards nutritional
security as well as soil fertility management accomplished its extensive cultivation
worldwide. Quality of seeds plays a crucial role in the production of healthy crop.
Seed-borne pathogens are responsible for discolouration and deterioration of seeds,
reduction in viability, germination and vigour and produce abnormal seedlings. It also
serves as a vehicle for transmitting plant pathogens into new areas resulting in a serious
disease outbreak hampering the plant growth and productivity.