On this substance conidia and chlamydospores (asexually produced spores from mycelium) are formed which are distributed to the lower maize leaves by rain splashes. Bacterial leaf blight 39. 0 0000039754 00000 n The following points can serve as guidelines to reduce the risk of infestations. The most common leaf disease that occurs in most of the maize producing areas of South Africa is northern corn leaf blight (below). Spots with brown centers and purplish margins. Although the growth point still grew, a lack of nutrients due to loss of leaves resulted in poor grain fill and negatively affected yield. The unpredictable occurrence of the disease makes it difficult to control. All Rights Reserved. Among them, maydis leaf blight of maize (MLB) caused by Helminthosporium maydis is an important disease particularly in warmer maize growing areas and causes significant yield losses. 0000004683 00000 n Northern leaf blight of maize (Zea mays L.) caused by crop in Nebraska, Meredith (14) observed a regular the fungus Drechslera turcica (Pass.) 7. Northern Leaf Blight The northem leaf blight caused by H elminthosporium tnrcicum is common on maize. Small, oval, water-soaked lesions appear first on lower leaves, near leaf tip or mid rib, and later on the upper ones. Control of borers can be affected by the use of insecticides, early planting, roguing of affected plants, burning of crop residues, and observing a close season. Figure 7. There is a paucity of information regarding BLS and this disease occurred only in South Africa until 2016, when it was also reported in the Corn Belt of the United States. Some chemical control measures against the disease are there but a global voice of integrated management has created a strong need to work upon other avenues of disease management along with chemical management. Sanitation and crop rotation should be practiced. << /S 62 /Length 167 0000000015 00000 n 0000075928 00000 n 0000001488 00000 n Agronomic recommendations for maize production were observed. Currently the recommended control measures of the northern leaf blight of maize are the use of relative resistant or tolerant cultivars, Tillage to bury infected residue may also be helpful where erosion is not a problem while, crop rotation is also helpful because the disease tends to increase in continuous cropping and the use of fungicides. Disease management – State-wise we may give predominant diseases and their control measures Major diseases of maize in Haryana and their management. Southern corn leaf blight (SCLB) is an important foliar disease of maize crop and caused by fungi Cochliobolus heterostrophus, and also known as Bipolaris maydis (ascomycetes). Seed treatment with Metalaxyl at 4 g/kg and foliar spray of Mancozeb 2.5 g/l or Metalaxyl MZ at 2g/l is recommended. Northern corn leaf blight, caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcium, typically occurs in wet and humid conditions. Typical symptoms of Turcicum leaf blight of maize Collection of diseased samples The leaves of affected maize plants showing typical Turcicum leaf blight necrotic lesion type symptoms were collected from susceptible genotype CM-202 grown at Zonal … Erwinia have not been reported to be seed-borne. x�c``f``�����Xi��À F��~���&-�U��j���. sasakii Exner. Northern corn leaf blight (NLB) ... favour spores being able to “take root” and establish an “infection site” on maize leaf tissue. Joint action of disease control measures: a case study of alternaria leaf blight of carrot. Joint action of disease control measures: a case study of alternaria leaf blight of carrot. 34 38 Sprayed control. Currently the recommended control measures of the northern leaf blight of maize are the use of relative resistant or tolerant cultivars, Tillage to bury infected 0000004062 00000 n Infected internodes emit a typical, strong rotting odour. 0000041782 00000 n To our knowledge, maize (Zea mays) is the only host of X. campestris pv. To quickly diagnose bacterial blight on leaf: cut a young lesion across and place in a transparent glass container with clear water; after a few minutes, hold the container against light and observe for thick or turbid liquid coming from the cut end of the leaf; Why is it important. /E 100343 disease on maize is the northern corn leaf blight (Assefa and Tewbech, 1992). zeae. Plant diseases can be classified as infectious or noninfectious, depending on the causative agent. Starting point of the leaf blight disease are maize residues remaining on the soil surface. 0000045928 00000 n In addition to being used as grain, animal feed, production of corn ethanol, starch, syrup etc., it has been widely consumed as a vegetable in the form of baby corn and sweet corn. MAIZE DISEASES Northern corn leaf blight Figure 3. 71 0 obj Sanitation and crop rotation should be practiced. Goss's bacterial wilt and blight (leaf freckles and wilt) Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Cultural Control and Sanitary Methods Various general recommendations have been made to control C. carbonum and other maize diseases including the destruction of plants, crop rotation, spraying with fungicides or nitrogen and potassium fertilization (Aleksandrov and Primakovskaya, 1980; Smiljakovic, 1975).However, no specific control measures have been developed for this disease. Tillage is another thing that will help, which is especially effective as a preventive measure. Leaf blight - Helminthosporium maydis (Syn: H. turcicum) Symptoms The fungus affects the crop at young stage. ... Synergistic effects of two control measures were observed when one control measure improved the efficacy of the other directly or when one control measure induced host resistance or predisposed the pathogen to increased susceptibility. /Filter/FlateDecode >> Symptoms seen on corn include leaf lesions, discoloration (), and foliar blight. Storage pests that affect maize are Stitophilus … Stalk rot Higher incidence during 1964-67 is considered to be due to the increased susceptibility of the maize hybrids with Texas male sterile cytoplasm. 0000030372 00000 n Maize can be very susceptible to many different diseases. Infected leaves can appear tattered and shredded following windy conditions. Environmental conditions that promote the disease are moderate temperatures (18°C - 27°C), moist conditions and long dew periods. Control Measures for Downy Mildew Diseases. Initial leaf symptoms appear as dark, oil-drenched streaks. Control Measures: i. Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food in many parts of the world. Bacterial leaf blight and stalk rot: Pseudomonas avenae subsp. Holcus spot: ... Maize leaf fleck Maize leaf fleck virus (MLFV) Maize line* Maize line virus (MLV) Maize mosaic (corn leaf stripe, enanismo rayado) Although both diseases are restricted by leaf veins, the margins of BLS lesions are irregular, whilst those of GLS have a rectangular appearance (Photo 3). nebraskense. The blight of maize caused by Phyllosticta sp. Small, oval, water-soaked lesions on leaves. 0000004584 00000 n The uppermost leaves wilt and a slimy, soft rot which imports a recognisable pungent smell in the base of the whorl, develops (Photo 5). 0000089451 00000 n >> Plant disease, an impairment of the normal state of a plant that interrrupts or modifies its vital functions. The spray schedule should start when the first lesions appear on the leaf below the ear. Control measures. Maize is vulnerable to numerous diseases at various growth stages in the field as well as during storage. Hosts: Sorghum & Maize. reduce damage and increase yields. Additional sources of inoculum for secondary infection on maize leaves may be bacteria present in irrigation water. Disease symptoms << This disease infects whorls of maize plants during the vegetative growth stage. It is prevalent in maize growing zones and considered to be very important in terms of its geographical distribution and potential to cause yield losses. >> This should be investigated as it could play an important role in future exports. 0000086913 00000 n endobj The bacterium can penetrate maize leaves through natural openings (stomata); therefore, it is likely that the highest infection occurs at midday, during which the leaf stomata are fully opened. The disease has attained economic status in Jammu and Kashmir. We provide you with the latest agricultural information based on relevant research, technology, production techniques and expertise. Bacterial diseases of maize tough to control, Skraalhanse – een van SA se grootste probleemonkruide, BASF Clearfield® Plus Production (CLP) System. Bacteria also enter plants through natural openings such as stomata and hydathodes. Use of resistant varieties; Rice Common Diseases: Worldwide, rice is one of the most important crops and it represents a staple food for over half of the world’s population, with a global production of more than 700 million tons per year and a harvested area reaching 165 million ha. 0000097474 00000 n %PDF-1.4 0000031607 00000 n This reduction in leaf area, along with the diseased-induced senescence of leaves and young infected tillers are the primary causes of yield reduction. Leaves can be examined for the presence of bacteria or fungi to distinguish between BLS and GLS. A detached leaf assay (DLA) was developed to rapidly assess maize resistance to SCLB. It may also be disseminated through feeding of aphids and plant-to-plant contact. Plant Dis. 0000033401 00000 n nebraskensis = Corynebacterium michiganense pv. 0000074955 00000 n & Jain diurnal periodicity in spore release trapped at night and a (perfect stage Trichometasphaeria turcica Luttrell), maximum at noon. zeae (Erwinia carotovora f.sp. Anthracnose leaf blight on maize. The same gene thus controls resistance reactions to both pathogens and nonpathogens of maize. 12) Use the resistant maize hybrids. 0000090612 00000 n Seed treatment with Metalaxyl at 4 g/kg and foliar spray of Mancozeb 2.5 g/l or Metalaxyl MZ at 2g/l is recommended. Among them, maydis leaf blight of maize (MLB) caused by Helminthosporium maydis is an important disease particularly in warmer maize growing areas and causes significant yield losses. Stem borers affect maize grown in the late season. Early infestations of leaves will limit photosynthesis, which leads to limited grain fill. The eradication of collateral and wild hosts near maize field and rouging infected maize plants has been recommended. 0000033380 00000 n Stalk rot. Host plant resistance is considered as most practical, feasible, cheapest and most effective way to control leaf blight diseases be- /Prev 218223 Integrated Disease Management of Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of Maize Caused by Rhizoctonia solani Figure 6. It is important to note that no agrochemicals are registered or are known to reduce disease levels. Blanket application of Dimethioate insecticide was applied twice, 30 and 45 days after planting at commercial recommendation in the two blocks to avoid insect damage. sasakii [Thanatephorus sasakii], consists of stripping the lower 2 or 3 leaf sheaths, which arrests upward movement of the pathogen by severing its connection with the succeeding leaf sheath. zeae) are motile, gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria which cause bacterial whorl and stalk rot of maize. Leaf blight There are a number of different types of blights. Bacterial whorl and stalk rot of maize Erwinia stewartii: Foliage, stem pith, roots, tassels, cobs, and kernels: High temp., high levels of ammonium N & P, low levels of Ca and K increase plant susceptibility; mild winters favor survival of flea beetles, hence increases chance of transmission. Southern corn leaf blight (SCLB), caused by the fungus Bipolaris maydis, is a disease that significantly affects maize productivity across the globe. Control measure: Chemical method: The leaf blight on maize effectively be controlled by spraying either Captan or zineb. ... with grey leaf spot of maize. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. /Info 33 0 R 0000005530 00000 n Destruction of plant debris by deep ploughing and other methods. Both susceptible and resistant lesions Figure 5. Backed by Grain SA as a prominent grain producers organisation, our articles are written by prominent scientists, agricultural economists, experts from the industry and professional journalists. 1.Maydis Leaf Blight The disease is very prevalent under hot-humid conditions. The disease is caused by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum . Foliar Spray at first appearance of leaf blight with Mancozeb 75% WP @ 1.5 to 2 kg/l of water followed by 2 to 4 applications at 10 days interval if needed. Field should be cleaned off the trash after harvest. nebraskensis = Corynebacterium michiganense pv. To prevent frustration, it is important to know how to get rid of corn leaf blight, especially in a manner that is natural and safe. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Subram. This disease can occur sporadically and environmental conditions play a role in the disease intensity. ... crop rotation and plowing debris into soil may reduce levels of inoculum in the soil but may not provide control in areas where the disease is prevalent; ... hybrids differ in their susceptibility to the disease and further information is required in order to develop specific control measures. Control measures Unfortunately, the unpredictable occurrence of this disease makes it difficult to control. /Linearized 1 0000001078 00000 n Under these terms infestations developed in France. Irregular, yellow translucent streaks caused by BLS can also be confused with sunburn symptoms (Photo 4). 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