Relatively small proportion of the florets are infected. The sori or spore sacs are cylindrical, elongate, usually slightly curved with a relatively thick creamy-brown covering membrane. Management Seed treatment with Carboxin (Vitavax) @ 2g/kg or Captan/Thiram 4g/kg of seed. Collect smutted earheads in cloth bags and destruct by dipping in boiling water. Avoid rationing.
Relatively small proportion of the florets are infected.
The sori or spore sacs are cylindrical, elongate, usually slightly curved with a relatively thick creamy-brown covering membrane.
Seed treatment with Carboxin (Vitavax) @ 2g/kg or Captan/Thiram 4g/kg of seed.
Collect smutted earheads in cloth bags and destruct by dipping in boiling water.
Avoid rationing.
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