Abstract

Microdochium oryzae causes leaf scald, a fungal disease that causes leaves to seem scalded. Wet conditions, heavy nitrogen fertiliser, and close spacing are all conducive to disease development late in the season on mature leaves. It grows more quickly in damaged leaves than in unwounded leaves. Seeds and crop stubbles are the origins of infection. Wet weather and elevated nitrate levels.Resistant varieties should be used.For the most up-to-date list of available cultivars, contact your local agriculture office.Fertilizer should be used sparingly. Nitrogen should be applied in two stages.Treat seeds with benomyl, carbendazim, quitozene, and thiophanate-methyl.