Crop Name: Ginger
Disease Name : End borer
- The shoot borer is likely to infest the crop during its active growth stage.
- There is a higher chance of infestation between September and October.
- This pest is likely to appear at 33°C temperature and relative humidity between 65% and 90%.
- It also reduces the size of the crop nodes.
- It adversely affects the yield.
- The shoot borer first makes a hole in the stem.
- It then enters inside the plant.
- The leaves turn yellow and begin to dry.
- The central shoot dries up.
- Cut and burn the affected/dried stems or destroy them outside the field.
- Maintain proper spacing in the field to allow good sunlight and air circulation.
- Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as it increases pest infestation.
