Yellow rust reported in Kurukshetra

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Updated At : 12:25 PM Jan 20, 2021 IST

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Kurukshetra, January 19

Yellow rust has been reported on around one acre wheat crop in Mangoli Jattan village of the Babain block in Kurukshetra district.

Yellow rust is a fungal disease which manifests as powdery yellow stripes on leaves. These stripes hinder photosynthesis, shrivelling the grain and stopping plant growth.

“Yellow rust has been detected in Mangoli Jattan village and farmers have been advised to keep a close watch on the crop. The weather is favourable for the disease and farmers should approach the department in case of any doubt,” said Anil Kumar, Assistant Plant Protection Officer.

He said certain varieties were susceptible to yellow rust and should be monitored properly. He said regular monitoring and timely prevention could curb the disease.

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