Symptoms

• Chlorosis of leaves starts at base of the leaf and progressing upwards.
• Downy white to grey fungal growth are noticed on undersides of leaves.
• The leaves become brown and necrotic.
• Green leafy proliferation of spikelets giving a brush like appearance.

Management

• Rogue out the infected plants when found in the field.
• Use quality disease free seeds.

Chemical Control

Sl.No	Generic Name	Trade Name	Color code	Dosage/litre	Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L)	Dosage/acre (200 L)	Dosage/hectare (500 L)
1	Potassium Phosphonate 40 WS	Akomin	Green	4 ml/1 litre of water	40 ml	800 ml	2000 ml
2	Metalaxyl 8+ Mancozeb 72 WP	Tagmill	Green	2 g/1 litre of water	20 g	400 g	1000 g

Extremely Toxic

Highly Toxic

Moderately Toxic

Slightly Toxic