Management

  • By selecting varieties resistant to yellow vein mosaic like Parbhani Kranti, Arka Abhay, Arka Anamika, and Varsha Uphar, the incidence of the disease can be minimised.
  • The virus is transmitted by the whitely (Bemisia tabaci,.
  • Parbhani Kranti, Janardhan, Haritha, Arka Anamika and Arka Abhay can tolerate yellow vein mosaic.
  • For sowing during the summer season, when the whitefly activity is high, the susceptible varieties should be avoided.
  • Spraying monocrotophos 1.5 ml/litre of water can restrict the disease spread.
  • Synthetic pyrethroids should not be used because it will aggravate the situation.
  • It can be controlled by application of Chlorpyriphos 2.5 ml + neem oil 2 ml lit of water.