Crop Name: Paddy
Disease Name : Sheath blight
- Sheath blight is one of the major fungal diseases of rice.
- It is caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani.
- The disease primarily affects the leaf sheath and the basal part of the stem.
- Its incidence increases under conditions of high temperature and high humidity.
- Water-soaked, light-green lesions appear on the leaf sheaths near the base.
- Gradually, these lesions turn into oval or irregular brown spots.
- The leaves start yellowing and drying prematurely.
- Use disease-free seeds.
- Avoid excessive application of nitrogen fertilizers; apply balanced fertilizers.
- Prevent continuous water stagnation in the field; ensure proper water management.
- Practice crop rotation and destroy infected crop residues.
