Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
Leaf spot (Cercospora sesami, C. sesamicola)
Symptoms
- Spots on foliage is the main symptom, typically featuring a whitish center with a brown to black margin and occurring abundantly.
- Over time, these spots may merge or increase in size, causing affected leaves to turn yellow and fall prematurely.
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 | Carbendazim 50 WP | Bavistin, Benfil, Bengard, Benlate, Benmain, Bensaan, Carben, Carziim50, Dhanustin, Dhanustin 50 WP, Fungiguard, Gancarzin50, Glizim, Mintho, Tagstin, Tiara, Zoom | Green | 1 g | 10 g | 200 g | 500 g | |
| 2 | 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 | 30 g | 600 g | 1500 g | |

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