Ragi (Eleusine coracana)

Leaf spot (Cercospora penniseti)

Symptoms

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  • Spots are observed on affected foliage.
  • Development of small dark lesions are noticed on leaves which are usually oval in shape and centers of lesions are grey in color.
  • Disease emergence occurs when high temperatures coincide with periods of high humidity

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 Carbendazim 50 WP Bavistin, Benfil, Bengard,Benlate, Benmain, Bensaan, B-stin 50 WP, JK Stein 50 WP Carben, Carziim 50, Dhanustin 50 WP, Fungiguard Gancarzin 50, Glizim, Mintho, Tagstin, Tiara, Zoom Green

1 g/ litre of water 10 g 200 g 500 g
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Extremely Toxic
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Highly Toxic
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Moderately Toxic
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Slightly Toxic