Tackling Leaf Curl Virus: Strategies For Successful Management
Leaf curl disease can be a major concern for various crops, affecting their growth, yield and overall productivity. It is caused by group of viruses known as begomoviruses, transmitted by whiteflies. This article will provide you with a concise overview of leaf curl disease and practical management strategies to protect your crops. By understanding the disease’s symptoms, transmission and implementing preventive measures like crop rotation, sanitation practices and insect control, you can effectively manage and reduce the impact of leaf curl virus on your yields.
Leaf curl viruses affect a wide range of host crops including tomato, chilli, brinjal, cotton, tobacco, okra, papaya, and cucurbits.
There is no specific chemical control available to cure or control viral infections in plants. However, following the above-mentioned preventive measures, maintaining plant health and controlling vectors can significantly help to control leaf curl disease in plants.
Prophylactic use of an organic viricide and micronutrient at early stages of crop growth may help to boost the plant’s natural defense mechanisms and enhance the resistance towards diseases.
Product name | Technical content | Dosage |
Vanproz V-Bind or | Plant Extracts | 2 – 3 ml/lit water |
VC-100 | Organic compounds | 5 gm/lit water |
Multiplex Magnum Mn or | Manganese 12% | 0.5 gm/lit water |
General liquid Micronutrient | Multi Micronutrients | 2.5 ml/lit water |
Control the population of whiteflies by following a combination of mechanical+ biological + chemical management to help reduce the spread of the virus.
Product name | Technical content | Dosage |
Mechanical Management | ||
T.Stanes Goal (Whitefly trap and lure) | Yellow sticky trap | 12 traps per acre (moderate infestation) or 15 traps per acre (heavy infestation) |
Biological Management | ||
Greenpeace Neemol Bio Neem Oil Insecticide | Neem Oil extracts (Azardiractin) | 1 – 2 ml/lit water |
Nanobee Agrokill Insecticide | Nano Colloidal Micelles 100% (Fatty Acid based Plant Extracts) | 3 ml/lit water |
Anand Dr Bacto’s Brave | Beauveria bassiana | 2.5 ml/lit water |
Chemical Management | ||
Osheen Insecticide | Dinotefuran 20% SG | 0.2 gm/lit water |
Tatamida SL Insecticide | Imidacloprid 17.8% SL | 1 ml/lit water |
Oberon Insecticide | Spiromesifen 22.9% SC | 0.3 ml/lit water |
Anant Insecticide | Thiamethoxam 25% WG | 0.3 gm/lit water |
Benevia Insecticide | Cyantraniliprole 10.26% OD | 1.5 ml/lit water |
Dhanpreet Insecticide | Acetamiprid 20% SP | 0.2 gm/lit water |
Police Insecticide | Fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% WG | 0.3 gm/lit water |
Takaf Insecticide | Diafenthiuron 47% + Bifenthrin 9.4% SC | 1.25 ml/lit water |
(NOTE: Follow product’s label to know the right time of application)
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