| Symptom |
Control |
| Rust : Pink coloured lesions appear on the surface of leaves, stems and capsules. |
1. Grow resistant varieties like Jeewan, Janaki and Himalini.
2. Spray Dithane Z-78/ Indofil M-45 @ 2.5 g/L water. |
| Wilt : Young seedlings die when attacked. Mature plants turn yellow and wilt. |
Grow resistant varieties like Jeewan, Janaki and Himalini. |
| Powdery mildew : A greyish white powdery growth appears on the leaves and stems causing ultimate defoliation of |
In areas where the disease appears in severe form, spray the crop with Sulphex (0.25%). |