Crop Name: Wheat
Disease Name : Stem rust/Black rust
- This pest affects the crop from the germination stage up to the grain-filling stage.
- The disease occurs in warm and humid weather, especially during stem elongation and ear emergence.
- White ears are observed on the crop.
- It can cause approximately 10 to 15 percent yield loss.
- The pest creates tunnels inside the stems, causing them to become hollow.
- Black spots appear on stems and ears; the plants become weak, fall over, and grains shrink.
- The lifespan of affected plants ends prematurely.
- Some older plants may survive, but the yield is significantly affected.
- Use seeds of resistant varieties and take timely, specific advice.
- Spray fungicides as required.
