Ragi (Eleusine coracana)
Rust (Puccinia substriata)
Symptoms
- White raised spots can be seen on upper and lower leaf surfaces, numerous on lower leaf surface.
- Spots enlarge and develop into red-brown pustules which may be surrounded by a yellow halo.
Management
- Plant resistant varieties of millet if rust is a persistent problem.
- Adopt clean cultivation.
- Avoid the use of overhead irrigation.
- Do not plant millet in close proximity to brinjal, chilli, tomato and potato.
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 | Mancozeb 75 WP | Devidayal M-45, Dhanuka M-45 Dithane, Dithane M-45, Hilthane Hindustan M-45, Indofil M-45,Izeb M-45, Manzate, Luzen 45,Macoban M-45, Mancosaan, Mancosaan M-45, Manzeb 75 WP, Maneb, Manzane M-Guard, Savour M-45, Tata M-45, Eurofil -NT, Uthane M-45,Veera, Zinthane | Green | 3 g/ litre of water | 30 g | 600 g | 1500 g |
| 2 | Wettable sulphur 80 WP | Cosavet, Dhanusul, Koshavet 80 WDG, Mainsul, MicrosulWDG, Nanthiin DF Sulfexgol, Sulfil, Sulfoguard, Villo | Green | 2 g/1 litre of water | 20 g | 400 g | 1000 g |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
