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Project Code

:

-

2.

Title

:

Studies on the epidemiology and control of mulberry diseases - Studies onLasiodiplodiastem canker

3.

Investigators

:

Sukumar J, Prasad KV ,

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Project period

:

1988 - 1992

5.

Institute/ University

:

Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka

6.

Project cost

:

-

7.

Objectives

• To carry out detailed study of stem canker disease of mulberry.
• Repeated use of same nursery site will cause the occurrence of disease. Planting of cuttings during unfavorable season should be avoided to check the disease..
• Stacking of pruned stem portions besides nursery beds and gardens should be avoided.
• Captan solution; wound dressing with 0.2% Carbendazim or Captan spray effectively controls the disease.
• Pruning/cutting the stem 0.5 cm above the bud is advised to avoid the incidence of stem canker.
• Dipping the cuttings in 0.1% Carbendazim for 30 minutes prior to planting should be followed.

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Important findings