Research Article
D.T. Patil, Y. D. Kengar and M
Abstract
Three varieties of turmeric viz. Salem, Rajapuri and Krishna were selected for present pathophysiological studies under leaf spot (Taphrina maculas) and leaf blotch (Colletotrichum capici ) infection. Salem variety increase protein in Colletotrichum infection as compare to other. All three varieties shows decrease in activity of nitrate reductase and increase in acid phosphatase activity after infection. The activity of amylase was increased in infected leaves of all varieties of turmeric.