Dagger
The symptoms that plants exhibit in response to the pathogenicity of Xiphinema americanum are similar to those of other migratory ectoparasitic nematodes of roots. It is common to see poor growth and or stunting of the plant, yellowing or wilting of the foliage, and reduced root systems which can include root necrosis, lack of feeder or secondary roots, and occasional tufts of stubby rootlets
Disease causing Species Name:
Xiphinema americanum
Major Plants under threat:
Pineapple
Method of Application:
Soil application, foliar spray,drip irrigation. se the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves.
Intervals:
Apply in wet soil as basal dose along with organic manure and refresh it periodically along with organic manure.
Dosage:
ABTEC Pseudo Chitinase Plus is mainly used for direct soil application. It can be used for seed treatment and foliar spraying. Apply in wet soil as basal dose along with organic manure and refresh it periodically along with organic manure. The normal dosage of ABTEC Pseudo Chitinase Plus is 10 ml/l per plant.
Seed treatment: For seeds mix 10 ml ABTEC Pseudo Chitinase
Plus / kg of seeds. Seedlings or planting setts can be dipped for 30 min @ 250 – 500 ml per 50 to 60 litre water before planting. After each treatment allow the seed / seedling / sett to dry in shade for 30 minutes before planting.
Soil Application: Mix 2 litre ABTEC Pseudo Chitinase Plus (for 1 acre) with 200 kg ABTEC Super Organic Manure or Farm Yard Manure and apply in moist soil / base of trees.
Foliar Spray: Mix 500 ml ABTEC Pseudo Chitinase Plus in 50 litres of water and spray on the foliage during evening hours.
