Minor disease

Minor diseases
    Red rust
    Causal organism: Cephaleuros sp.the alga,
    • Cephaleuros sp. produces circular spots with sunken centers and yellow haloes on the foliage.
    • Lesions are irregular on the stem. Infection destroys the epidermis.
    • It affects photosynthesis, yield as well as reduces quality is highly reduced.

    Management
    • Early identification & destruction so as to reduce further infection.
    • Provide proper irrigation and recommended N, P, K application.
    • Trimming with better aeration.
    • Spray of systemic fungicide Benomyl (1.5g/litre).

Last modified: Tuesday, 27 December 2011, 10:27 AM