Sheath blight of rice: current status and perspectives


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  • RAM SINGH*, S. SUNDER and P. KUMAR

Keywords:

Rhizoctonia solani, rice, sheath blight

Abstract

Sheath blight of rice caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn [teleomorph: Thanatephorus  cucumeris (Frank) Donk] is of worldwide occurrence and is known to cause substantial yield losses. It is a major production constraint in high yielding varieties under intensive rice production systems. The pathogen has a very wide host range and exhibits considerable pathogenic and molecular variability. Due to non-availability of resistant cultivars, the management of sheath blight primarily relies on chemical control. However, the disease can be managed effectively through integration of effective cultural practices, botanical pesticides, bio-control agents and fungitoxicants. In this article, the information available on various aspects of this disease has been presented and discussed alongwith future strategies for disease management.

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Submitted

2016-12-22

Published

2016-12-24

Issue

Vol. 69 No. 4 (2016): Indian Phytopathology

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Review Articles

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P. KUMAR, R. S. S. S. and. (2016). Sheath blight of rice: current status and perspectives. Indian Phytopathology, 69(4), 340-351. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IPPJ/article/view/66241