Chickpea Crop at Risk: Ugra Disease Spreading Rapidly, Farmers Must Act Now!

• Ugra disease (wilt/Uktar disease), a fungal infection, is rapidly spreading in chickpea crops during the Rabi season.
• The disease weakens roots and stems from within, initially drying out one or two plants, but can devastate entire fields if ignored.
• Symptoms typically become prominent 70-75 days after sowing.
• Dr. G.S. Kulmi advises against top-dressing standing crops with urea, as it can worsen the disease.
• Immediate control measures include spraying Metalaxyl and Mancozeb at 30 grams per pump.

Why It Matters: Farmers must take immediate action against Ugra disease to save chickpea crops from ruin.