Crop Name: Sugarcane

Disease Name : Leaf Blight Disease



  • Leaf blight is a fungal disease.
  • It affects the leaves and reduces the plant’s photosynthetic activity.
  • The disease initially appears as small yellow or brown spots.
     
  • Long yellow-brown lesions on leaves
  • Spots merge and cause the leaf to dry
  • Stunted plant growth
     
  • Apply balanced fertilizers and avoid waterlogging
  • Deep ploughing and removal of infected residue
  • Use disease-resistant varieties and healthy seed material