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Pests and Diseases
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Pests: Termites, mites and thrips are minor pests occurring in the crop. These are controlled by spraying chlorpyriphos termite control formulation (TC)( 5 ml/litre). Diseases: Leaf blight caused by Curvularia sp can be controlled by spraying Mancozeb at intervals of 10-15 days. Sheath rot disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani is controlled by spraying Hexaconazole 5%
Among the insects termites are reported to cause the most damage to the plants. The termite menace can be controlled by the application of 25kg/ha Aldrin to the soil at the time of planting. |
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