Maize Crop

Pest and Disease ManagementMaydis Leaf Blight

  • Identification of Maydis Leaf Blight: Lesions initially small, oval to spindle-shaped, later merge into large irregular brown patches. Entire leaf may dry under severe infection.
    For the Management of Maydis Leaf Blight
    • Deep plough and bury infected crop residue.
    • Mancozeb 75 WP @ 600–800 g/acre in 200 L water (OR) Azoxystrobin + Difenoconazole @ 200 mL/acre in 200 L water
    • Spray at first appearance; repeat after 10–15 days.