Yellow Rust

Yellow Rust

News: Recently, The Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) has advised farmers to regularly visit their crop fields to observe any incidence of Yellow Rust.

What is Yellow Rust?
• Yellow Rust, also known as stripe rust, is a fungal disease that can significantly reduce the yield and quality of wheat by affecting photosynthesis and grain filling.
• It is typically prevalent in cool weather, especially in the northern hills and north-western plains zone, the recent combination of rain, temperature rise, and humidity creates favourable conditions for yellow rust development.

What are advisory measures?
• If yellow rust is observed, recommended measures include spraying fungicides such as Propiconazole or Tebuconazole to prevent further spread. The advisory emphasizes using an alternate fungicide if applied last year, especially during dry conditions.