Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
Kernel smut / Grain smut / Covered smut (Sphacelotheca sorghi)
Symptoms
- The symptoms are seen in the ear head.
- Majority of the individual grains are replaced by smut sori.
- Sori are covered with a creamy tough skin material and remain intact without rupturing early.
- The incidence is seen more in ratoon crops.
Management
- Collect the smutted earheads in cloth bags and destroy by dipping in boiling water.
- Avoid ratoon cultivation.
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L) | Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Carbendazim 50 WP | Bavistin , Benfil , Bengard, Benlate , Benmain, Bensaan, B-stin 50 WP, JK Stein 50 WP Carben, Carziim 50,Dhanustin, Dhanustin 50 Wp, Fungiguard Gancarzin 50 , Glizim, Mintho Tagstin, Tiara, Zoom | Green | 1 g/litre of water | 10 g | 200 g | 500 g |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
