Q703
Bacteria leaf blight of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae is commonly controlled by seed treatment and foliar spray of the chemical in India
A.
Streptocycline
AnswerB.
Agrimycin
C.
Thiram
D.
RH-893
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Bacteria leaf blight of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae is commonly controlled by seed treatment and foliar spray of the Streptocycline chemical in India.Bacterial leaf blight of rice (BB) is a disease caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Xanthomonas oryzae. It causes wilting of seedlings and yellowing and drying of leaves.
Spray Streptomycin sulphate + Tetracycline combination 300 g + Copper oxychloride 1.25 kg/ha. If necessary repeat 15 days later. The application of bleaching powder @ 5 kg/ha in the irrigation water is recommended in the kresek stage.