Prevalence and distribution of blast disease (Pyricularia oryzae cav.) on rice plants in paddy growing areas of the Bundi district, Rajasthan

Rohini Maheshwari and Indu Ran

Abstract

Seventeen different localities were selected in various Paddy growing area of Bundi district during Kharif season 2009-2010 and 2011. Observations were recorded on prevalence and distribution of blast disease caused by Pyricularia oryzae cav. were recorded. Maximum disease incidence of 50.67 percent was recorded from K. patan locality. All plant parts leaf, node, neck and glumes were found infected.