Farmers apprised of apple scab disease

Tribune News Service

Solan, June 20

The Directorate of Extension Education, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, organised a sensitisation programme on apple scab disease.

The webinar saw the participation of scientists of the plant pathology department of the university and regional research stations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and colleges.

Dr Pankaj Gupta, Associate Director, dwelt upon the timeline of the spread of the disease throughout the world and its myths. He also explained how favourable weather conditions and temperature triggered its outbreak.

Scientists illustrated how farmers controlled its spread by following the recommended spray schedule. Orchardists were advised to follow the scientific practices recommended by the scientists and the department of horticulture to control it. Queries of the progressive farmers were also addressed.