Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Leaf blotch (Phaeodactylium alpiniae, P. venkatesan )
Symptoms
- Disease is characterized by the appearance of large blotches of irregular lesions with alternating shades of light and dark brown necrotic tissues.
- Mainly observed on mature leaves.
- On the lower surface of the lesions ash coloured white superficial growth of the fungus appears during moist weather conditions.
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Recommendation | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | ||||||
| 1 | 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 | 600 g | 1500 g | |
| 2 | 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 | 200 g | 500 g | |
Extremely Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
