Jasmine (Jasminum spp.)
Phyllody (Phytoplasma, Vector: White fly - Dialeurodes kirkaldii)
Symptoms
- Floral parts transferred to green leaf like structures.
- Entire inflorescences are replaced by short twisted leaves closely arranged on inflorescence or stem.
- Affected plants have short internodes and bushy appearance.
- Not bear flowers.
Management
- Select cuttings from healthy plants.
- Rogue out and destroy the infected plants.
- Apply neem cake in the planting pits.
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 ml/ litre of water | 10 ml | 200 ml | 500 ml | Against vectors |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
