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Identification and Crop Loss Assessment of Gall Disease in Tea

Dr. Mainul Huq
Chief Scientific Officer
Department of Pest Management, BTRI, Srimangal, Moulvibazar

Dr. Mohammad Ali
Principal Scientific Officer
Plant Pathology Division, BTRI, Srimangal, Moulvibazar

Md. Syeful Islam
Scientific Officer
Plant Pathology Division, BTRI,Srimangal, Moulvibazar

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The disease was first noticed in 1998 and pathogen was identified. Pesticides were tested to control the disease. Knowin 50 WP @ 750 g/ ha produced significant result at 5% level. The analytical findings revealed that 16-29% crop was lost due to this disease in tea.

Keywords: Gall disease, Identification

Location: Bilashcherra Experimental Farm

Start Date: 01-01-1999

End Date: 31-12-2007

Program Area: Pest Management

Commodity: Diseases

Objectives:

To identification of causal agent and determine crop loss due to gall disease.

Methodology:

Pathogen was identified through tissue plating & scrap method and crop loss was determined by using pair plot design with and without treatment.

Source of Information: Biennial Report 2007-2008

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Achievement/Findings:

Knowin 50 WP @ 750 g/ ha produced significant result at 5% level for controlling the disease. The analytical findings revealed that 16-29% crop loss was recorded due to this disease in tea.

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