False Smut
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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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.
How to prevent False Smut
Early planting and balanced fertilization.
Crops commonly affected
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