Water Melon (Citrullus lanatus)
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/ litre of water | 1.5 ml | 300 ml | 750 ml | Against vectors |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
