Waxy bloom on capsules is a major determinant of early infection by gray mold (Amphobotrys ricini (N.F. Buchw.) Hennebert) in castor (Ricinus communis L.)

Gray mold is a major disease of castor caused by the pathogen Amphobotrys ricini. It mainly affects the inflorescence resulting in severe yield losses. Role of qualitative characters of inflorescence (spike) and capsule viz. spike compactness, capsule type, waxy bloom intensity on capsules (visual),...

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