Author(s):

Sudha Nandni and Karuna Vishunavat

Abstract: Climate change has led to the recurrence of certain diseases of minor incidence as major diseases. One such threat is Bacterial Panicle Blight of rice. This disease (B. glumae and B. gladioli) has emerged as a major bacterial disease covering different rice growing areas of northern India in recent past and has become a major threat to the paddy crop. This disease is seed-borne and therefore it’s important to monitor its dissemination in different geographical regions of major rice growing parts in the country through infected seeds. Since, no genetically improved variety or biotechnological intervention presently exist that help to control bacterial panicle blight. The use of chemical applications at appropriate doses and at the right time is the only reliable method for the management of BPB to some extent.

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