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