About Lesson
- Crop rotation with non-host crops for 1-2 years will eliminate nematodes, present in the field.
- Clean seed should be sown.
- Sieve Method (Mechanical) Sieves of different mesh sizes are used and galls are separated from the seed.
- Table Salt Solution: If sieving is not possible, prepare 20% solution of common table salt (NaCl).
- Hot water Treatment: Pre-soaking for 2 hours and then putting grains in hot water at 122°F (50ºC) for at least 2 hours. This method is also effective against the loose smut of wheat (Ustilago tritici).
- Resistant Varieties: Wheat of Mexican blood/origin is fairly resistant to the
Disease.
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