Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L)
Rust (Puccinia erianthi / P. melanocephala )
Symptoms
- The disease starts with raised pustules in yellowish, orange, or reddish-brown colour on the leaves and stems.
- As the plant grows, these pustules become brown or black.
- Symptoms on mostly notice the on the underside of the leaves.
- Plants with severe rust infection may appear stunted, yellowish, or show other discolorations.
- The disease thrives in cool temperatures and high humidity
Management
- Affected leaves and stubbles should be removed and burned immediately.
- Remove and destroy collateral hosts like Saccharum spontaneaum, Erianthus fulvus.
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 | 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 | Blue | 3 g | 30 g | 600 g | 1500 g | |
| 2 | Dinocap 48 EC | Arathane, Karathane | Blue | 2 ml | 20 ml | 400 ml | 1000 ml | |
| 3 | Wettable sulphur 80 WP | Dhanusul 80 WP , Dhanusulf, Ganesulf, Insulf, Microsul, Sulfex, Sulfix 80 WPSulfex80, Tagsulf, Thiovit, Wettasul | Blue | 2 g | 20 g | 400 g | 1000 g | |
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Moderately Toxic
