Root knot of tea
Abnormal leaf color, abnormal leaf form, wilting leaves, galls, swollen roots, reduced root system, dwarfing and senescence (Cabi 2018). This pathogen does the most damage when present in light soils with hot weather conditions (Alford 2012).
Disease causing Species Name:
M. javanica
Major Plants under threat:
Tea
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.
