In groundnut crops, various fungal diseases may occur under conditions such as rainy weather, prolonged moisture, waterlogging in the field, and excessive crop density. Early identification of the disease and appropriate crop management can help reduce potential damage to the crop.
🔍 First, Identify Where the Fungal Infection Is Present
Select a few plants in the field and inspect them carefully:
- Are there small brown or black spots on the leaves?
- Are there rust-colored spots on the underside of the leaves?
- Is there rotting on the stem or collar region of the plant?
- Is black or brown rot visible near the roots?
- Is the plant suddenly turning yellow and drying?
- Is there rotting or fungal growth on the pods?
The cause of the disease may vary depending on these symptoms. Therefore, do not select or apply a fungicide without correctly identifying the disease.
🌿 Avoid Excess Moisture and Crop Crowding
If moisture remains in the crop for a long period and air circulation is poor, some foliar diseases can spread rapidly.
Therefore, maintain proper crop management and avoid keeping the crop unnecessarily wet.
🍂 Inspect the Affected Parts
If disease symptoms are observed in only a few plants, carefully inspect the affected area and regularly monitor whether the disease is spreading further.
It is also important to identify where the disease is beginning in the field.
🧪 Select the Fungicide Only After Identifying the Disease
In groundnut, management may differ for leaf spot, rust, collar rot, stem rot, and other fungal diseases.
Therefore:
“Fungus is visible = spray any fungicide” is not the correct approach.
Select an appropriate fungicide based on the disease identification, crop stage, and local agricultural recommendations. Always follow the dosage and application method specified on the product label.
🔄 Avoid Repeated Use of the Same Fungicide
Repeated use of the same type of fungicide may increase the risk of pathogens developing resistance to the fungicide.
When necessary, rotate approved fungicides with different modes of action according to the recommendations of an agricultural expert.
⚠️ Important Reminder
When fungal symptoms are observed in groundnut, identify the disease first and only then select the appropriate fungicide.
Correct disease identification + proper water management + regular crop monitoring + judicious use of the appropriate fungicide = helps protect the crop.
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