Posted by Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan
Punjab
2022-01-25 11:04:24
Advisory for farmers growing Wheat and Apple
Apple- To control the Canker disease, spray 600 g Copper Oxychloride in
200 L of water in apple orchards.
Farmers are advised to apply Bordeaux paste on the cut ends of broken or pruned branches to avoid fungal infection.
Wheat- Tillering stage Do Weeding in the field (Weather should be clear).
Farmers are advised to monitor infestation of gulli danda in wheat crop.
In case of infestation, then spray 160g Topik 15 WP (clodinafop) / 400 ml Axial 5 EC (pinoxaden) in 150 L of water after first irrigation to 30-35 days after sowing.
Monitor the wheat crop against the occurrence of yellow rust.