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» Drought Tolerance and Disease Resistance in Pearl Millet - Millions of farmers in resource-poor areas are reliant on this crop for their basic sustenance. This article explains how researchers have tackled the main pathogen downy mildew, Sclerospora graminicola. [PDF]

» Fungal Diseases of Pearl Millet - List of about 20 fungal diseases which infect this crop, with a photograph of the symptoms and information on the disease characteristics and host range.

» Growth and Yield of Pearl Millet - Outlines research in Nigeria into the influence of downy mildew and smut disease on growth and yield of this crop, with a comparison of the performance of several varieties over 2 years.

» List of Pearl Millet Diseases - Common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases, and the parasitic nematodes that affect this crop.

» Millet Research Station: India - Outline of research done here into growing pearl millet with information on its hybrid varieties, fertiliser requirements and plant pathology with recommended chemical controls.

» Pearl Millet Diseases - Information on the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases affecting this crop and its nematode parasites.

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