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Sorghum
Symptom The most commonly isolated Fusarium species are F. semitectum and F. moniliforme , and grain infected with these fungi develop a fluffy white or pinkish coloration. Curvularia lunata is also frequently encountered and this fungus colors the grains black.
Management Spray Mancozeb 1 kg/ha or Captan 1kg +Aureofungisol 100g/ha if intermittent rainfall occurs during earhead emergence, a week later and during milky stage.
  • The most commonly isolated Fusarium species are F. semitectum and F. moniliforme , and grain infected with these fungi develop a fluffy white or pinkish coloration.
  • Curvularia lunata is also frequently encountered and this fungus colors the grains black.

Management

  • Spray Mancozeb 1 kg/ha or Captan 1kg +Aureofungisol 100g/ha if intermittent rainfall occurs during earhead emergence, a week later and during milky stage.