1.

Project Code

:

-

2.

Title

:

Studies on the epidemiology and control of mulberry diseases-Leaf rust disease.

3.

Investigators

:

Sukumar J,Prasad KV,Nagendra Kumar TD

4.

Project period

:

1992 – 1994

5.

Institute/ University

:

Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka

6.

Project cost

:

-

7.

Objectives

• To develop control measures for leaf rust disease of mulberry.

8.

Important findings

Foliar application of 0.1% Carbendazim/ Chlorothalonil controls the disease effectively. Variety S13 is identified as resistant to rust.