The Biobrio 10(1 & 2), 2023

Study of plant disease incidence of Ocimum sanctum in Saharsa district

Santosh Kumar Jha & A. K. Jha

ABSTRACT:

For epidemiological study, assessment of disease incidence is essential. Disease incidence is the percentage of diseased plant within a sampling unit. To examine the disease incidence in Ocimum sanctum a survey was conducted in different villages of three blocks of Saharsa district in winter, summer and rainy seasons. Disease incidence was highest in the village Patori and Sihol of Sattar kataiya block (66.66%) in rainy season. In Kahra village disease incidence was maximum (74%) followed by Basona, Chenpur and Parri village of Kahra block (66.66%) during winter season while in summer season maximum disease incidence was observed in Kusmi, Murli and Sarbeli villages of Banma itahari block (80%).

Keywords:    

Disease incidence, Epidemiology, Ocimum sanctum

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