INTEGRATED CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR SUGARCANE DISEASE

Abstract

Sugarcane diseases are one of the major factors for low cane and sugar yield. Major diseases are red rot (Collectotrichum falcatum, Went), whip smut (Ustilago scitaminies Syd.), Pokkah boeng (Fusarium moniliformae Schold), Brown Stripe (Dreshelera sacchari Drech.), Leaf Spot (Helminthosporium halodes), sugarcane rust (Puccinia melanocephala) and Sugarcane mosaic (where these diseases are studied?) . New red rot strains have developed which are other dangers for the sugar crop. These strains are developed in the area of north Punjab (country?) which is most suited for sugarcane diseases due to climatic conditions. In the recent years red stripe and pokkah boeng have been spreading in the north and central Punjab due to successive pre-monsoon rains. We must have a serious look upon it. Many unapproved varieties like SPF-238, CO 1148, CP70-1547 have attacked by these diseases. Integrated control management strategies of sugarcane disease are discussed in this paper.