Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
Seedling wilt (Cylindrocladium sp., Fusarium sp. and Rhizoctonia sp)
Symptoms
- Seedling wilt is observed mainly in nurseries and causes 5 to 40% death of seedlings.
- Leaves of affected seedlings loose natural luster, tend to droop and ultimately die.
- The root system and collar region of the seedling show varying degrees of discolouration and decay.
Management
- Avoid damp and low lying areas.
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Recommendation | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | ||||||
| 1 | Copper oxychloride 50 WP | Bensaan, Blitox, Blue copper, Bluetrox, Copter, Cupramar, Cuprina, Dhanucop, Fytolan, Fytox, Fytran, Fytolan, Hilcopper, Killex copper, Maincop Dhanucop, Star cop, Tagcop, Trucop | Blue | 2 g | 400 g | 1000 g | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
