Stem gall: Protomyces macrosporus

Symptom

• Galls appear on the leaves and stems of the plants affected by this disease.
• Shape of coriander seeds change due to effect of the disease.

Management

• To control the disease, sowing may be done only after treating the seeds with 4 g Thiram and 2 g Bavistin / Kg. seeds.
• Spray 0.1% solution of Carbendazim when the symptoms start appearing and repeat the spraying at an interval of 20 days till the disease is completely controlled.