Bakane disease or "foolish seedlings" of rice

Catalogue Type
Plant Diseases Catalogue
Scientific Name
Gibberella fujikuroi
Family
Nectriaceae
Distinguishing Characters
*Infected plants are abnormally tall with pale thin leaves , produce fewer tiller and produce only partially filled or emty grains.
*Seedlings has lessions on roots and can die before transplanting immediately after.
Host Crop
Rice
Photo of Pathogen
Photo of Damaged Crop
Description

Seedborne fungal disease..

Use clean seeds.

Apply fungicide containing benomyl.Avoid repeated application of benomyl since the fungus can develop resistance to treatment