Department of Plant Pathology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263 145, Uttarakhand
Online published on 26 August, 2016.
Field trials were conducted to study the efficacy of nine selected neem-based formulations against loose smut of wheat during Rabi seasons 2010–2011 and 2011–2012. Among the nine neem-based formulations evaluated, Nimbecidine @ 5 ml/kg seed gave 100 percent disease control as well as maximum yield (53.80 q/ha) followed by Wanis, Hind Super Neem and Neemax Urea. Nimbecidine @ 5ml/kg seed was found to be the best treatment in controlling loose smut infection.
Azadirachta indica, Eco-friendly, Loose smut, Neem-based formulations, Ustilago segetum (Pers.) Roussel var. tritici Jensen
