Tikka/Leaf spot disease is caused by fungus: L. arly leaf spot – Cercospora arachidicol 2. Late leaf spot – Cercospora personata
Technology Mission on Pulses and Oilseeds (TEMPO) was started in1986. Star weeder is used to control weeds in groundnut fields. Intercultural operations should be avoided during Pegging stage. Resistant varieties against Aflatoxin are CGC-2, 7 and Faizpur. Primary PEANUT Popping in Groundnut: pods without kernels or unfilled grains due to Calcium deficiency. Management of Aflatoxin is storage of kernels at 8 % moisture level.
Aflatoxin: Aflatoxin is produced in groundnut when infected by Aspergillus flavus group of fungi mainly during in storage. Pod growth is affected due to soil compaction
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