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  1. Leaf spot: Phavophleospora indica
  2. Sooty mould : Capnodium sp.

1. Leaf spot: Phaeoleospora indica

Symptom

  • The disease is characterized by numerous, small, pinkish to reddish brown spots with whitish centers in the leaf.

Management

  • Spray Mancozeb @ 0.25% or Copper oxychloride 0.2% to control the disease
Symptoms on leaf

2. Sooty mould : Capnodium sp.

Symptom

  • It is a fungal disease developed on honeydew-like excretion secreted by aphids and scale insects.
  • The fungus slowly covers the entire leaf area severely affecting the process of photosynthesis.
  • This results in reduced translocation of food to the fruits, which leads to reduction in their size.
Symptoms on leaf

Management

  • Spray starch solution 5% to remove the fungal growth.
  • Control insects by spraying systemic insecticides.
 
Special Technologies  
SRI-System of Rice Intensification
Precision Farming
GAP | GLP | GMP