Journal of FARM SCIENCES, Vol 21, No 1 (2008)

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Management Strategies of Leaf Rust of Wheat Caused by Puccinia recondita f. sp. Tritici Rob. ex. Desm

I.K. Kalappanavar, R.K. Patidar, Srikant Kulkarni

Abstract


All the 13 treatments imposed improved yield and 1000-grain weight to a greater extent as compared to control.  The fungicide propiconazole performed best followed by triadimefon and hexaconazole.  However, in different categories, neem leaf extract, Trichoderma harzianum and Panchgavya were the succeeding treatments effective against leaf rust of wheat.  The yield of propiconazole, triadimefon and hexaconazole sprayed plots were significantly superior over control indicating marked influence of the leaf rust on yield.  The 1000-grain weight was also significant in the above said treated plots compared to other treatments.

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