Sharma, Y.P. and Singh, R.S. and Tripathi, R.K. (1984) Management of pearl millet ergot by integrating cultural practices and chemical control. Indian Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 14 (1). pp. 69-79.
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Crops of Pennisetum americanum sown before 25 July escaped infection by Claviceps fusiformis while later plantings showed increased incidence of ergot. Disease intensity and yield increased with higher doses of N while increased K reduced them and counteracted the effect of high N and P. A dose of N:P:K at 100:50:40 kg/ha gave high yields with low ergot intensity. Systemic fungicides (Bavistin [carbendazim], Benlate [benomyl] and Brestanol [fentin chloride]) gave higher disease control as pre- and post-inoculation application than nonsystemics. Among the protectants tested, ziram, Du-Ter [fentin hydroxide], Dithane M-45 [mancozeb] and Difolatan [captafol] performed better when sprayed 24 h before inoculation. Insecticides reduced the disease, though only slightly. The best control was achieved with a mixture of carbendazim, benomyl or Brestanol with Sevin or Thiodan
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Author Affiliation: | Department of Plant Pathology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Nainital, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Subjects: | Plant Protection > Pesticides Plant Protection > Pests |
| Divisions: | Millet |
| Depositing User: | Ms K Syamalamba |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Nov 2012 03:19 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Nov 2012 03:19 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/8927 |
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