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Project Code

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-

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Title

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Integrated disease management of stem canker and root rot in mulberry.

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Investigators

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Padma SD

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Project period

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2001 - 2004

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Institute/ University

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Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka

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Project cost

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-

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Objectives

• To develop integrated management practice for stem canker and root rot in mulberry.

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Important findings

Integrated management can be employed in the control of stem canker and root rot diseases in mulberry. Aerial spray of carbendazim @ 0.05% and suspension of Trichoderma viride(106-107 cells/ ml of solution) controls stem canker.

Aerial spray of carbendazim @ 0.05% and soil application ofTrichodermaviride, inoculant @ 2 kg/acre/year in two equal split doses control root rot disease.