Mustard Crop Alert: February's Fatal Diseases Threaten Yields in Lakhimpur Kheri

• Mustard, a high-profit, low-cost Rabi crop, faces significant threats from diseases in February, particularly in Lakhimpur Kheri.
• Wilt disease causes leaves to dry, turn brown, and eventually blacken the plant, especially during flowering and pod formation.
• Powdery Mildew manifests as a white, dust-like layer on leaves, stems, and flowers, intensifying in February-March due to humidity.
• Untreated diseases can lead to a 30-60% reduction in crop yield, affecting grain size, oil content, and overall quality.
• Farmers are advised to spray Carbendazim/Trichoderma for Wilt and Triadimefon for Powdery Mildew, and treat seeds at sowing.