Paddy Crop

Pests & Disease Management
Khaira Disease

  • For management of Khaira disease:
    • Khaira disease occurs due to zinc deficiency in paddy crop.
    • Young leaves develop yellowish bronze discoloration and small brown spots.
    • Plants remain stunted with poor tillering in severe cases.
    Spray (per acre)
    • Spray 0.5% Zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution
    • Mix 1 kg zinc sulphate heptahydrate + 500 g unslaked lime in 200 litres water/acre(OR)
    • Spray 0.3% Zinc sulphate monohydrate solution
    • Mix 600 g zinc sulphate monohydrate + 300 g unslaked lime in 200 litres water/acre
    • Apply spray immediately after appearance of deficiency symptoms.
    • Repeat spray after 7–10 days if symptoms persist.