Measures to control Bacterial Blight disease in Soybean crop

Bacterial blight is a general term for a disease that affects a wide range of plants, caused by several different species of bacteria. The symptoms of bacterial blight can vary depending on the type of plant that is infected, but they often include wilting, leaf spots, and stem lesions.

• Scientific name: Pseudomonas syringae
• Type: Fungal Disease
• Target: Leaves
• Damage: Spots on leaves, Yellow halos around the spots

• Environmental favorable factors for pests/Diseases:

  • Cool temperatures: Temperatures in the range of 21-27°C are ideal for bacterial blight development.
  • High humidity: High humidity (above 85%) promotes the spread and development of bacterial blight by allowing the bacteria to survive and disperse more easily in water droplets.

• Symptoms of Pest/Disease:

  • Water-soaked spots on leaves
  • Brown, dead spots in the center of leaves
  • Yellowing and wilting of leaves
  • Streaks or scabs on stems
  • Blighting of flowers and fruits

• Measures to control Pests/Diseases:

  Products	Technical Name	Dosage
  COC50	Copper oxychloride 50 % wp	2gm/ltr
  DR BLIGHT	Metalaxyl-M 3.3% + Chlorothalonil 33.1% SC	300-400 ml/acre
  Striker	Pseudomonas Fluorescens	5 kg per acre