Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
Phyllody (Phytoplasma, Vector: Orosius albicintus (Jassids))
Symptoms
- Floral parts turn into leaf-like structures.
- These leaf-like structures have thick and prominent veins, resulting in plants with short internodes and a bushy appearance.
- Symptoms also include chlorosis, vein clearing, mottling, and curling of leaves.
- Affected plants do not produce flowers, and if capsules form on the lower part of the plant, they do not produce good quality seeds.
Management
- Remove and destroy the infected plants.
- Use good seed materials.
- Intercrop sesame with redgram (6:1 ratio).
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L) | Recommendation | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | |||||||
| 1 | Dimethoate 30 EC | Nugor, Rogor, Tagor, Tara 909 | Yellow | 1.5 ml | 15 ml | 300 ml | 750 ml | To control vectors |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
