Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Phyllody (Phytoplasma)

Symptoms

  • Phyllody is a condition where in the floral parts get transformed to green leaf like structures.
  • In severe infection, the entire inflorescences are replaced by short twisted leaves closely arranged on a stem.
  • Such plants have short internodes and bushy appearances. They do not bear flowers.

Management

  • Rogue out the affected plants.
  • Use good seed materials.
  • 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, Label colour Yellow 1.5 ml 15 ml 300 ml 750 ml Against vectors
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic