Cream Leaf Blight In Rice: Causes, Symptoms, And Management Strategies
Cream leaf blight, caused by the fungus Pyricularia grisea, is a devastating disease in rice production. The pathogen infects rice leaves, causing characteristic cream-colored lesions that can lead to severe yield losses. The disease cycle involves spore germination, lesion formation, sporulation, and dispersal, favored by warm, humid conditions. Management strategies include utilizing resistant cultivars, implementing…