Interpreting Variability among Macrophominaphaseolina isolates causing dry root rot of clusterbean.

Abstract

Background: Clusterbean, eminently known as guar has been figured as a high-valued cash crop within the arid and semi-arid regions due to its drought robustness and multiple uses and it has occupied a special place in the commercial scene due to its gum. Dry root rot incited by Macrophominaphaseolina, a significant threat to clusterbean production because clusterbean is generally raised under moisture stress conditions and high temperature, which is conducive to developing dry root rot disease.