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Sorghum Disease — Sorghum D3

Symptoms
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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