How to prevent scab disease in potato crops

How to prevent scab disease in potato crops
  • This disease is caused by a fungus in potato crops.
  • The effect of this disease is seen in a large amount on potato tubers.
  • Dark brown scabs spots emerge on potato tubers which are coarse when felt by the hands.
  • Tubers suffering from this disease are not edible.
  • For the prevention of this disease, use Thiophanate Methyl 70% W/P @ 300 gram/ acre or Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP @ 300 gram/acre.
  • As a biological treatment, use Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 gram/acre.
  • For the effective control of this disease, seed treatment before sowing is very important.
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