Bacterial infection hits brinjal crop in Pudukottai
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Farmers and scientists ascertaining the bacterial disease management in brinjal at Vamban near Pudukottai
Bacterial infection in brinjal has been a matter of concern for farmers in various regions across the district.
The crop is raised on 600 hectares of land mainly in Tiruvarangulam, Karambakudi, and part of Pudukottai blocks.
The problem of bacterial wilt is acute in Tiruvarangulam block and the scientists of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Vamban have been visiting various fields for suggesting preventive and remedial measures to the farmers.
R.P.Gnanamalar, professor and head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, said that withering of the top leaves and stem is the early symptom of the disease. The crop in a few villages, including Koththakottai and Keeramangalam, have been severely affected by the bacterial disease.
Since the bacteria spreads through the soil, the problem affects the entire field within a few days, and lack of awareness among farmers was one of the prime reasons for the complete damage of the crop.
S.Mathiyazhagan, assistant professor, Plant Pathology, said that the application of farm yard manure would go a long way in containing the disease.
He also said that pseudomonas should be applied in a phased manner as part of crop protection strategy.
For further details, farmers could contact the kendra by dialling 9944520544, Ms.Gnanamalar said.
Source: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/bacterial-infection-hits-brinjal-crop-in-pudukottai/article6628712.ece
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