Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Leaf rot (Cylindrocladium quinqueseptatum)

Symptoms

  • It is noticed in the nurseries as well as in the main field both at young and mature stages.
  • Infection starts as dark spots at the leaf margin and spreads sometimes with no definite pattern.
  • Rotting may be in the whole leaf or at the tip resulting in defoliation.

Management

  • Remove the rotten portions from the spear and the two adjacent leaves.
  • Prophylatic sprays with Bordeaux mixture 1%

Chemical Control

Sl.No Generic Name Trade Name Color code Dosage/litre 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 200 g 500 g
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic