Types of Fungi Species Attacking Mulberry, Symptoms, and Their Interaction


Year : 2025 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 01 | Page : 51-56
    By

    Karthick Mani Bharathi B,

  • Susikaran S,

  • Kiruthika C,

  • Vasanth V,

  • Ramya Harika K,

  1. Student, Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam,, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Student, Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Student, Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Teaching Assistant, Sri Swaminathan Polytechnic of Agriculture, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

Mulberry trees (Morus spp.) are essential in sericulture since their leaves are the primary source of nutrition for silkworms (Bombyx mori L.). The cultivation of mulberry trees has long been integral to the silk industry, particularly in countries like China, India, and Japan. However, like all agricultural crops, mulberry trees are vulnerable to a variety of pests and pathogens including fungi. Fungal diseases can have a profound impact on mulberry trees thus leading to reduced leaf quality, stunted growth, and even death of the tree in severe cases. Fungal infections not only affect the health of the mulberry trees but also have direct consequences on the silkworm industry. Healthy mulberry trees are necessary to sustain the silkworm population and produce high-quality silk. As such, understanding the types of fungi species that attack mulberry, the symptoms of fungal infections and how these pathogens interact with mulberry trees is essential for effective management and prevention strategies. This article will discuss various fungal species that attack mulberry trees, outline the symptoms they cause, and explore their interactions with mulberries. We will also cover the importance of fungal control in sericulture and provide insights into integrated management strategies.

Keywords: Disease management, disease symptoms, fungal-plant interaction, fungal pathogens, mulberry diseases, root rot fungi

[This article belongs to International Journal of Fungi ]

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Karthick Mani Bharathi B, Susikaran S, Kiruthika C, Vasanth V, Ramya Harika K. Types of Fungi Species Attacking Mulberry, Symptoms, and Their Interaction. International Journal of Fungi. 2025; 02(01):51-56.
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Karthick Mani Bharathi B, Susikaran S, Kiruthika C, Vasanth V, Ramya Harika K. Types of Fungi Species Attacking Mulberry, Symptoms, and Their Interaction. International Journal of Fungi. 2025; 02(01):51-56. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijf/article=2025/view=192353


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Received 23/12/2024
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