Beet root (Beta vulgaris)
Mosaic(Beet root Mosaic Virus)
Symptoms
- Conspicuous mottling with chlorotic, zonate ring spots on the leaf surface.
- When these ring spots develop their center is usually green.
- Plants remain stunted and may lose some leaves.
Management
- Uproot and destroy the affected plants
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 | Malathion 50 EC | Agromala, Agromala Malathion, Celthion, Hilmala, Kthion, Malaacid, Simala, Milthion, Tagthion, Malamar, Thisol | Blue | 2 ml/litre of water | 20 ml | 400 ml | 1000 ml | Against vectors |
| 2 | Dimethoate 30 EC | Nugor, Rogor, Tagor, Tara 909, Label colour | Yellow | 2 ml/litre of water | 20 ml | 400 ml | 1000 ml | Against vectors |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
