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Agriculture · Q444

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 444

Q444

In problem areas red rot incidence in sugarcane can be minismised by

A.
Roguing
B.
Fungicidal sprays
C.
Avoiding ratooning
D.
Following crop rotation with non-hosts
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Red rot of sugarcane is a disease first reported in Java in 1893 caused by fungus.
It can be controlled and minimized by following crop rotation with non-hosts and application of appropriate foliar fungicides. Now resistant sugarcane varieties are also available which is the best method to stop infection.