Stalk rot of sunflower

“The stems develop water-soaked spots which later may be covered with a cottony white growth. As the disease progresses, affected portions of the stem develop a bleached appearance, and eventually the tissues shred. Girdling of the stem results in premature ripening and in lodging of plants. Hard black bodies, the sclerotia, are formed inside the stem and occasionally on the stem surface. Basal stalk infections rarely occur. ”

Disease causing Species Name:

Sclerotinia sclerotium

Major Plants under threat:

Sunflower

Method of Application:

Seed treatment, soil application, foliar spray

Intervals:

Apply in wet soil as basal dose along with organic manure and refresh it periodically along with organic manure

Dosage:

” The normal dosage of ABTEC Tricho is 10 ml/litre per plant. Seed treatment: For seeds mix 10 ml ABTEC Tricho / kg of seeds. Seedlings or planting setts can be dipped for 30 min @ 250 – 500 ml per 50 to 60 litre water before planting. Soil Application: Mix 2 litre ABTEC Tricho (for 1 acre) with 200 kg ABTEC Super Organic Manure or Farm Yard Manure and apply in moist soil / base of trees. Applying 10-20ml /plant as prophylactic treatment gives better results. Foliar Spray: Mix 500 ml ABTEC Tricho in 50 litres of water and spray on the foliage during evening hours.”