Stem rot disease in paddy plants causes great damage to the crop and farmers have to face losses. To protect plants from this disease, it is very important to know the symptoms of this disease. From here you can get information about the symptoms of stem rot disease and ways to avoid it.

symptom of disease

• The disease starts from the stem attached to the ground.

• Due to this disease, the leaves start turning yellow and as the disease progresses, lesions appear on the leaves and stem.

• The stem starts rotting from the inside and it also gives a foul smell.

• If the stem is seen by tearing, then a sticky substance is visible in the inner part.

ways to avoid

• To avoid this disease, it is necessary to treat the soil of the field.

• Along with this, healthy seeds should be selected for cultivation.

• It is beneficial to sow the seed after treating it with fungicide.

• Keep nitrogen intake moderate. Avoid using it in excessive quantity and keep the pH level of the soil high by keeping only the right amount of potash.

• Keep weed control from time to time.

• Spraying of Hexaconazole 75% WG or Carbendazim 50% WP at 3 grams per liter 1-2 times at an interval of about 10 to 15 days gives relief from this disease.

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