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Tukra Disease (Mealybug)
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Tukra Disease (Mealybug)?
Maconellicoccus hirsutus causing leaf curling and malformation.
How to treat Tukra Disease (Mealybug)
Mechanically remove and destroy infested mulberry shoots by burning. Apply foliar sprays of neem seed kernel extract to prevent further spread. Introduce biological control agents like Cryptolaemus montrouzieri or Scymnus coccivora to manage mealybug populations.
How to prevent Tukra Disease (Mealybug)
Remove and burn infested shoot tips.
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