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False Smut

Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming

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Is this what's affecting your plant?

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What causes False Smut?

Fungus converting grains into yellowish-green velvety balls.

How to treat False Smut

Spray Copper Hydroxide or Propiconazole during panicle emergence.

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How to prevent False Smut

Early planting and balanced fertilization.

Crops commonly affected

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