Paddy Diseases: Symptoms and Chemical Solutions

Paddy Diseases: Symptoms and Chemical Solutions Paddy diseases can have a devastating impact on rice production and farmers’ livelihoods. It is one of the most important food crops in India 1. Paddy Blast Symptoms: Spindle-shaped spots with a grey centre & brown margin Chemicals: Hexaconazole 5 % EC, Mancozeb 75% WP Symptoms: Spindle-shaped spots with a grey centre & brown margin Chemicals: Hexaconazole 5 % EC, Mancozeb 75% WP 2. Bacterial Leaf Blight Symptoms: White streaks form from the tip to the base Chemicals: Streptomycin sulphate 90% + Tetracycline hydrochloride 10% SP Symptoms: White streaks form from the tip to the base Chemicals: Streptomycin sulphate 90% + Tetracycline hydrochloride 10% SP 3. Brown Spot Symptoms: Infected seedlings have oval or cylindrical dark brown spots with a yellow halo Chemicals: Propineb 70% WP, Metiram 70% WG Symptoms: Infected seedlings have oval or cylindrical dark brown spots with a yellow halo Chemicals: Propineb 70% WP, Metiram 70% WG 4. Sheath Blight Symptoms: Greenish-grey oval or elliptical lesions appear on the leaf sheath near the water level Chemicals : Propiconazole 25% EC Symptoms: Greenish-grey oval or elliptical lesions appear on the leaf sheath near the water level Chemicals : Propiconazole 25% EC 5. Foot Rot Disease Symptoms: Infected plants produce tall and thin tillers with yellowish-green and pale leaves Chemicals: Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP Symptoms: Infected plants produce tall and thin tillers with yellowish-green and pale leaves Chemicals: Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP