*Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University, Akola 444 104
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati- 444 602
Online published on 6 May, 2013.
Fruit and stem samples of brinjal (egg plant), infected with Phomopsis vexans were collected from six different locations of Vidharbha region of Maharashtra state and their virulence level were analyzed In vitro by pin prick method. Amongst all isolates, the cultures from Kinhi and Wardha were found more virulent. All isolates showed similar morphological growth pattern on synthetic growth media. However, variation was observed among them when evaluated for virulence test and RAPD (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA) studies.
Brinjal fruit rot, Phomposis vexans, pathogenic variability, RAPD
