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Print ISSN 0973-7456 · Online ISSN 0976-2388
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About the journal

The Journal of Plant Disease Sciences is the official publication of the Association of Plant Pathologists, housed within the Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (M.S.). The journal serves as a dedicated platform for publishing research in Mycology and Plant Pathology, adhering to the constitution and bylaws of the society.

It features peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and short communications covering various aspects of plant disease management, host-pathogen interactions, epidemiology, disease diagnostics, and sustainable agricultural practices. The journal primarily publishes work by association members but is open to contributions from the broader scientific community.

Committed to maintaining high academic and ethical standards, the Journal of Plant Disease Sciences aims to advance scientific knowledge in plant pathology while supporting agricultural sustainability and crop protection.

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Current issue

Volume 21, Issue 1 (2026)

Published 7 Jul 2026
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Articles

IN-VITRO IN-VIVO AND EFFICACY OF AGROCHEMICALS, BIOLOGICAL DERIVED FORMULATIONS AND BIOAGENTS AGAINST SHEATH BLIGHT OF RICE

Pramod Kumar Gupta, Deeksha Yadav, Yogita Gharde
pp. 1-8 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.01
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EFFICACY OF GREEN SYNTHESIZED SILVER NANOPARTICLES AGAINST LATE LEAF SPOT DISEASE IN GROUNDNUT CAUSED BY PHAEOISARIOPSIS PERSONATA

Y G Shedage, V S Shinde, S B Latake, B M Bhalerao , S J Deshmukh
pp. 9-14 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.02
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EVALUATION OF SPP. AND ESSENTIAL OILS TO MINIMIZE GROWTH OF CAUSING SOFT ROT OF STRAWBERRY

Sabuj Saikat Das, Hafiza Khatun, Jyotsna Das
pp. 15-22 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.03
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ROVING SURVEY OF COLLAR ROT DISEASE OF CHICKPEA CAUSED BY SCLEROTIUM ROLFSII SACC. IN MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

Tejaswini S Godhavale , S B Latake, V S Shinde, U S Dalvi , A D Lokhande
pp. 23-28 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.04
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Management of Powdery Mildew of Okra Caused by Erysiphe cichoracearum DC.

Vedika K Jadhav, A T Daunde, V P Shinde, Parvati P Barhate
pp. 29-34 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.05
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STATUS AND SCREENING OF SHEATH BLIGHT OF RICE FROM DIFFERENT DISTRICTS OF MADHYA PRADESH

Deeksha Yadav, Pramod Kumar Gupta, Yogita Gharde
pp. 35-39 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.06
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ECO-FRIENDLY APPROACHES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CHARCOAL ROT OF SOYBEAN CAUSED BY (TASSI.) GOID. MACROPHOMINA PHASEOLINA

M G Patil, H V Kalpande, M P Wankhede , S M Chapke, K P Nirwal, P M Khandare
pp. 40-44 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.07
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EXPLORING BIOCHAR AS A SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY FOR SUPPRESSING MACROPHOMINA PHASEOLINA CAUSING ROOT AND STEM ROT OF SESAME

Shubham Mishra, K N Gupta, A K Jain
pp. 45-50 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.08
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INVESTIGATIONS ON TOBACCO STREAK VIRUS INFECTING COTTON CROP

S S Supe, S B Latake, N K Bhute, V S Shinde
pp. 51-57 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.09
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EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SCREENING OF VARIETIES AGAINST POWDERY MILDEW OF OKRA CAUSED BY DC ERYSIPHE CICHORACEARUM

K Jadhav , A T Daunde, V P Shinde, Parvati P Barhate
pp. 58-63 Published 7 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.10
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EVALUATION OF NOVEL SEED DRESSING FUNGICIDES FOR MANAGING MACROPHOMINA PHASEOLINA INDUCED ROOT ROT IN GREEN GRAM

M G Patil, H V Kalpande, M P Wankhede , S M Chapke, K P Nirwal , P M Khandare
pp. 64-67 Published 8 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.11
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FIELD EFFICACY OF FUNGICIDES AGAINST NECK BLAST OF RICE CAUSED BY CAVARA PYRICULARIA ORYZAE

P Madhusudhan , I Paramasiva, Ch Sreelakshmi, U Vineetha, M Kavitha
pp. 68-72 Published 8 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.12
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POTANTIAL OF BIOAGENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF SCLEROTIUM ROT OF FRENCH BEAN

V P Shinde, A T Daunde , R S Chandurkar, Vedika K Jadhav, Maya P Shinde, R R Tahakik
pp. 73-78 Published 8 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.13
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In Vitro Evaluation of Fungicides and Biocontrol Agents Against Exserohilum monoceras Causing Leaf Spot Disease of Barnyard Millet

M K Hadalagi, D H Sarnobat, R T Gaikwad, S S Patode, Y N Adhari
pp. 79-84 Published 8 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.14
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Resistance Evaluation Following Successive Passages on Thiophanate-Methyl Against Alternaria alternata

Mahendra Dahiwale
pp. 85-86 Published 8 Jul 2026 https://doi.org/10.48165/jpds.2026.21.01.15
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