Vol. 11, Issue 3 (2022)

Author(s):
Sunita J Magar, Markad HN and SD Somwanshi

Abstract:
Sesamum (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the oldest oilseed crops grown in the tropical and subtropical region of the world. Sesamum is oldest oilseed indigenous oilseed crop, which has largest history in India. Sesame is also called as “Queen of oil seeds”. Phyllody of Sesamum is phytoplasmal disease which is transmitted by a insect vector leaf hopper, side grafting and through dodder. In present investigation total 32 varieties of Sesamum were screened for resistance to phyllody disease under natural field condition. Out of all the varieties under natural epiphytotic condition none of varieties was found immune for disease. Varieties TBS-05, TBS-09, TBS-02, Sweta, KMR-69, TKG-22, Pragati were resistant, TBS-06, TBS-07, GT-10, GT-01, IVT-17-03, IVT-1705, IVT-17-18, AVT-06, TBS-08, AKT-101, Prachi, Latur local were moderately resistant and IVT-17-07, AVT-17-12 was susceptible to Sesamum Phyllody disease.