Whitefly management in Okra

Whitefly management in Okra
  • These are small-sized insects and both the young and the adult of these insects damage the crop by sucking the sap from the lower surface. Due to which the growth of the plant and the yield is reduced. White fly is the vector of the yellow vein mosaic virus in okra which is known as peliya disease.

  • In case of more outbreaks, the crop becomes completely infected, even after the crop is fully developed, there is an outbreak of this pest, due to which the leaves of the crops dry up and fall.

  • Management:- Spray Diafenthiuron 50% SP @ 250 gm or Flunicamid 50% WG @ 60 ml or Acetameprid 20% SP @ 100 gm or Pyriproxyfen 10% + Bifenthrin 10% EC @ 250 ml/acre to control this pest.

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Necessary spraying management in 15 to 20 days of paddy nursery

Necessary spraying management in 15 to 20 days of paddy nursery
  • Rabi paddy nursery is running in other states including Chhattisgarh.

  • It is very important for the paddy farmers to take special care of the nursery in case of a fall in temperature and the possibility of frost.

  • Also, in this stage, there is a high possibility of an outbreak of stem borer, sucking insects and root rot disease in the crop. For its management, spray Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% @ 30 gm + Fipronil 5% SC @ 30 gm per pump.

  • It takes 10-15 days more in Rabi paddy nursery as compared to Kharif paddy and the development of roots of paddy is also less visible, for this humic acid can be used at the rate of 10 gm per pump mixed with the above sprays.

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Management for flower growth in okra crop

Management for flower growth in okra crop
  • The Bhindi crop is one of the main crops in the vegetable category.

  • For this reason, it is very important to do nutrition management in the okra crop at the flowering stage.

  • Due to the lack of nutrients in okra crops, there is a problem with flower drops.

  • Crop production is also affected due to excessive flower drops.

  • To overcome this problem, a micronutrients mixture can be used @ 250 gm/acre.

  • Use Homobrassinolide @ 100 ml/acre or Piclobutrazol 40% SC @ 30 ml/acre to prevent flower drop.

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Know how to control powdery mildew disease in pea crop

Know how to control powdery mildew disease in pea crop
  • This is one of the main diseases caused by fungus in the pea crop. The symptoms of this disease first appear on the old leaves, after that they spread to other parts of the plant.

  • The powder gets deposited on both the surfaces of the pea leaves. Powdery spots are formed on tender stems, pods etc. A white powdery substance appears on the surface of the plant. The fruits either do not grow or remain small.

  • For chemical treatment, spray Hexaconazole 5% SC @ 400 ml or Sulfur 80% WDG @ 500 gm or Tebuconazole 10% + Sulfur 65% WG @ 500 gm/acre.

  • For biological treatment, spray of Trichoderma viride @ 500 gm/acre or Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 gm/acre can be done.

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Symptoms and control measures of Foot rot in wheat

Symptoms and control measures of Foot rot in wheat
  • This disease is found in high-temperature regions like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka and is mainly seen in soybean-wheat crop rotation.

  • The disease is caused by a fungus called Sclerocium rolfsii, which is found in infected soil. 

  • Plants affected by this disease develop white fungus on the collar part above the root and the above-ground part of the stem rots and finally, the diseased plant dies.

  • Chemical treatment: Spray Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% SC @ 300 ml/acre or Chlorothalonil 75% WP @ 400 gm/acre or Kitazin 48% EC @ 300 ml/acre.

  • Biological treatment: Apply Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 gm/acre.

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How to identify and control the outbreak of sawfly in mustard

How to identify and control the outbreak of sawfly in mustard

  • This pest causes more damage to the mustard crop after 25-30 days of germination.

  • The rear part of the female adult of this insect is very developed and saw-like, due to which it lays eggs in the leaves by piercing. It sucks the sap from the plant, along infects the flower and flies away. Often this fly devours the major part of the inflorescence, which stops the growth of the plant. 

  • The larva of this insect feeds on leaves after sunset and in the early morning and remains hidden inside the soil during the day.

  • When there is more outbreak of sawfly on the crop, instead of the leaves, only the web of veins remains.

  • To control, take a spray of Profenophos 50% EC @ 500 ml or Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC @ 80 gm or Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG @ 100 gm/acre.

  • For biological control, use Bavaria bassiana @ 250 gm/acre.

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Watermelon crop sowing time fertilizer management

  • Fertilizer management in watermelon crops protects the crop from nutritional problems.

  • Apply DAP @ 50 kg + Boronated SSP @ 75 kg + Potash @ 75 kg + Zinc sulphate @ 10 kg + Magnesium sulphate @ 10 kg as soil treatment at the time of field preparation before sowing.

  • Samridhi kit with 20 kg Urea at the time of sowing [ Trichoderma virdi (Rhizocare) 500 gm + Consortia of NPK Bacteria  (Team Bio-3) 3 kg  + ZnSB (Taba G) 4 kg + Seaweed, Humic, Amino Acids and Mycorrhiza ( Maxxmyco) 2 kg] per acre.

  • In this way, by managing fertilizers, the supply of phosphorus, potash, nitrogen along other fertilizers and nutrients is easily done in the crop and soil.

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Management of Ascochyta blight in Gram Crop

Management of Ascochyta blight in Gram Crop
    • These days the symptoms of Ascochyta blight are being seen commonly in the crop. 

    • The symptoms of this disease are small circular brown spots on the leaves, stems and petioles.

    • Under favourable conditions, these spots develop rapidly, affecting leaves and buds.

    • During a severe infestation, the plant suddenly dries up and in the later stages of the infection, the seed starts to shrink.

    • Keep in mind that this disease is seed-borne and spreads more through old crop residues.

Management: 

  • For chemical control, spray Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gm or Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% @ 400 gm or Chlorothalonil 75% WP @ 400 gm per acre.

  • For biological control, spray Pseudomonas fluorescens @500gm/acre.

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Control of white fly in potato crop

Control of white fly in potato crop
  • Both the nymph and adult of this pest cause a lot of damage to the potato crop.

  • It obstructs the growth of the plant by sucking the sap of the leaves and this insect also causes a deposition called sooty mold to be produced on the plant.

  • In case of severe infestation, the potato crop becomes completely infected, even after the crop is fully developed, there is an outbreak of this pest, due to which the leaves of the crops dry up and fall.

  • Management:- Spray Diafenthiuron 50% SP @ 250 gm /acre or Flunicamide 50% WG @ 60 ml/acre or Acetameprid 20% SP @ 100 g/acre or Pyriproxyfen 10% + Bifenthrin 10% EC @ 250 ml/acre to control this pest. 

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