Paddy Diseases: Symptoms and Chemical Solutions
Paddy diseases can have a devastating impact on rice production and farmers’ livelihoods. It is one of the most important food crops in India
Symptoms:
Spindle-shaped spots with a grey centre & brown margin
Chemicals:
Hexaconazole 5 % EC, Mancozeb 75% WP
1. Paddy Blast
Symptoms:
White streaks form from the tip to the base
Chemicals:
Streptomycin sulphate 90% + Tetracycline hydrochloride 10% SP
2. Bacterial Leaf Blight
Symptoms:
Infected seedlings have oval or cylindrical dark brown spots with a yellow halo
Chemicals:
Propineb 70% WP, Metiram 70% WG
3. Brown Spot
Symptoms:
Greenish-grey oval or elliptical lesions appear on the leaf sheath near the water level
Chemicals
: Propiconazole 25% EC
4. Sheath Blight
Symptoms:
Infected plants produce tall and thin tillers with yellowish-green and pale leaves
Chemicals:
Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP
5. Foot Rot Disease
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