Chemical control of Alternaria blight of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)

Abstract

Attempts were made to control Alternaria blight of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) caused by Alternaria burnsii Uppal, Patel and Kamat. Out of nine fungicides evaluated, three sprays of mancozeb (0.2%) or propiconazole (0.025%) at 12 days iriterval at initiation of disease was the best for controlling the disease and increasing grairi yield.