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Sorghum Disease — Sorghum D7

Sorghum
  • Many lesions may develop close together and coalesce to kill large portions of the leaf.
  • Mid-rib infection often occurs and is seen as elongate-elliptical red or purple lesions on which the black acervuli can be clearly seen.
  • Infected stems when split open show discoloration (depending on cultivar) which may be continuous over a large area, or more marbled appearance
Management
Seed treatment with Captan or Thiram @ 4g/kg of seed. Spray with Mancozeb 1 kg/ha.
  • Seed treatment with Captan or Thiram @ 4g/kg of seed.
  • Spray with Mancozeb 1 kg/ha.