Crop Name: Wheat
Disease Name : Sehun disease/Nematode disease/ Ear Cokle
- This disease affects the crop at the ear formation stage.
- It impacts all parts of the crop.
- The crop shows stunted growth and black streaks appear on the grains.
- Under severe infestation, it can damage 80 to 90 percent of the crop.
- Plants infected by nematodes show stunted growth or nearly stop growing.
- In wheat, when nematodes infest, the plants’ nutrient uptake is affected, resulting in smaller roots.
- Knots or galls develop on the roots.
- In many cases, the plants do not emerge properly from the soil.
- Stems become thicker, and the development of ears is reduced.
- In such situations, it is better to use resistant varieties.
- Apply chemicals in balanced quantities and follow proper scientific advice.
