Both the productivity and quality of the crop are affected due to this disease. Spots are visible on diseased pods. These spots are light brown and red in colour. Similar spots are formed on leaves and stem. It spreads rapidly in the crop when there is high moisture. Circular sickle-shaped spots appear on the pods and the diseased parts fall off. The quality of the seeds affected by this disease gets spoiled.
Control measures:
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Before sowing, seed treatment should be done with Dhanustine (Carbendazim 50% WP) at the rate of 2 gm/kg of seed.
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Spray Dhanustine (Carbendazim 50% WP) 100 gm/acre or M-45 (Mancozeb 70% WP) 400 gm/acre mixed with 200 litres of water as soon as the symptoms of the disease are seen in the crop, should be repeated at an interval of 10-15 days as per the requirement.
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