Effective Strategies for Managing Yellow Rust Disease in Wheat Crops
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is one of the important staple crops of India which is cultivated in the Rabi season. It contributes to a significant share in total wheat production of over 109 million tons during the year 2021. Major wheat growing states in India includes Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Bihar.
Yellow rust also known as Stripe rust in wheat is a serious disease in India, which is a threat to wheat-growing farmers. Yellow rust may cause around 50% of yield loss, but under severe conditions, it can cause 100% yield loss. The disease can reduce yield and grain quality, leading to economic losses for farmers.
Yellow or Stripe rust is caused by the fungus Puccinia striiformis. It is a prevalent disease of wheat during winter or early spring months. The disease can infect all stages of wheat growth but is most damaging during the early stages of plant growth.
For effective management of yellow or stripe rust in wheat crops, combinations of both Triazoles and Strobilurin class fungicides can be sprayed to get best results.
Use the following fungicides for controlling yellow rust in wheat crop;
Product Name | Technical Content | Dosage |
Biological Management | ||
Katyayani All in 1 Organic Fungicide | Organic formulation | 1.5 – 2 gm/lit water |
V-Kure | Thymol, Eugenol, potassium salts, cationic surface agent, sodium salts & preservatives | 1.5 – 2 gm/lit water
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Multiplex Bio-Jodi | Pseudomonas fluorescence & Bacillus subtilis | 5 – 10 gm/lit water |
Chemical Management | ||
Tilt Fungicide or | Propiconazole 25 % EC | 1 ml/acre water |
Zerox Fungicide | ||
Indofil M-45 Fungicide | Mancozeb 75% WP | 1 gm/lit water |
Indofil Z78 Fungicide | Zineb 75% WP | 2.5 gm/lit water |
Custodia Fungicide or | Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC | 1 ml/lit water |
Sukoyaka Fungicide | 1.5 ml/lit water | |
Nativo Fungicide | Tebuconazole + Trifloxystrobin 75% WG | 0.5 gm/lit water |
Amistar Fungicide | Azoxystrobin 23%SC | 1 ml/lit water |
Godiva Super Fungicide or | Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SC | 1 ml/lit water |
Amistar Top Fungicide | ||
Katyayani KTM | Thiophanate Methyl 70 % WP | 1.2 – 3 gm/lit water |
Syngenta Glo-iT | Propiconazole 13.9% + Difenoconazole 13.9% EC | 0.8 – 1.5 ml/lit water |
(NOTE: Check the product’s label before use to know the right time of spray application)
Yellow or Stripe rust caused by the fungus Puccinia striiformis in wheat is a devastating disease in India that can reduce yield and grain quality. In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence and severity of this disease. To manage the disease, farmers should regularly monitor the signs of disease incidence, take preventive measures, use fungicides judiciously and follow recommended application rates and schedules. Following these strategies can help to minimize the impact of yellow rust disease on wheat.
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