Orchid (Dendrobium sp.)

Petal Blight (Botrytis spp)

Symptoms

  • Causes blightning of flowers.
  • Very small, black or light brown, spots appear on the flowers.
  • Spots may enlarge and cover the entire flower.
  • Gray fungal growth may appear on severely infected or decaying flowers.

Management

  • Remove infected flowers.
  • Ensure good sanitation and air movement.

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 Carbendazim 50 WP Bavistin, Benfil, Bengard, Benlate, Benmain, Bensaan, Carben, Carziim50, Dhanustin, Dhanustin 50 WP, Fungiguard, Gancarzin50, Glizim, Mintho, Tagstin, Tiara, Zoom Green 1 g/ litre of water 10 g 200 g 500 g
2 Mancozeb 75 WP Devidayal M-45, Dhanuka M 45, Dhanuka M-45, Dithane, Dithane M-45, Hilthane, Hindustan M 45, Indofil M 45, Izeb M-45 Manzate, Luzen-45, Macoban, Macoban M-45, Mancosaan, Mancosaan M-45, Maneb Manzane, M-Guard, Savour M 45, Tata M-45 Eurofil-NT, Uthane M-45, Veera, Zinthane Green 3 g/ litre of water 30 g 600 g 1500 kg
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic