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Rubberification / Premature Sprouting
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Rubberification / Premature Sprouting?
A physiological disorder caused by excessive nitrogen, high soil moisture at maturity, delayed harvest, or wider plant spacing.
How to treat Rubberification / Premature Sprouting
Reduce irrigation frequency as bulbs mature and apply 0.2% Boron and 0.1% Sodium molybdate as foliar sprays.
How to prevent Rubberification / Premature Sprouting
Avoid over-application of nitrogen fertilizers (especially urea), maintain optimal plant spacing, and harvest at the correct time to prevent high moisture at maturity.
Crops commonly affected
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