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Rice Blast (Pyricularia oryzae) in Paddy (Rice)

Identify and manage Rice Blast in Paddy crops. Symptoms, field diagnosis, corrective nutrition, and MENNENI bio-solutions.

Visible Symptoms

Spindle-shaped lesions with ash-grey centres and brown margins on leaves; black lesions on neck nodes leading to drooping panicles and chaffy grains.

Crop Management Overview

Rice is the primary staple crop of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, cultivated across Krishna, Godavari, Nalgonda, Karimnagar, Warangal, and Nizamabad basins. Maximum productivity requires balanced tillering, proactive water management (AWD), and timely pest and disease diagnosis.

Soil & Climate Requirements

Clay loams and heavy alluvial soils with pH 5.5 to 7.5. Requires 20–35°C temperature and adequate irrigation.

MENNENI Products

  • Neem Oil 10,000 ppm — Neem oil for crop care. 1 L pack, pan-India delivery.
  • Vermicompost — Vermicompost made by earthworm decomposition of organic matter. 1 kg pack, pan-India delivery.
  • Ghana Jeevamrutham Manure — Ghana jeevamrutham, a solid fermented organic manure for natural farming. 1 kg pack, pan-India delivery.
  • Panchagavya Fertilizers — Panchagavya, a fermented organic preparation for crops. 1 L pack, pan-India delivery.