Gray mold
Under humid conditions fuzzy grey-brown mould grows on decaying buds, leaves, flowers or fruit.Above-ground parts of many plants, particularly buds and flowers, shrivel and die.Small black seed-like structures form on infected material (these are often overlooked).
Disease causing Species Name:
Botrytis cinerea
Major Plants under threat:
Cucumber
Method of Application:
seed treatment, soil application, foliar spray
Intervals:
Spray on the foliage during evening hours. 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. After each treatment allow the seed / seedling / sett to dry in shade for 30 minutes 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