Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Mounika Katakam, Birendranath Panja and Jayanta Saha

Abstract:
Dracaena "female dragon", is a genus of about 120 species of trees and succulent shrubs. In the Angiosperm phylogeny group (APG) IV classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae. It has also formerly been separated into the family Dracaenaceae or placed in the Agavaceae. The majority of the species are native to Africa, with a few in Southern Asia and two in tropical Central America. It is also commonly known as Cornstalk plant or Corn plant. These plants are infected by a number of fungal, bacterial, viral and nematode pathogens, which reduce the economic value of the plants and make them less marketable by reducing their aesthetic value. Thus, in the present aspect, the diseases occurring on Dracaena; their relevant comprehensive compilations based on several research and literature findings from different countries including India are made to present their significant importance.