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PRO/PL> False smut, rice – India: (TN)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaThe Andhra Ponni (BPT 5204) [rice variety] has been affected by false smut in certain parts of [Tiruchirappalli] district [Tamil Nadu]. The disease has been due to the continuing foggy conditions. Although the Agriculture Department has been repeatedly advising farmers against raising Andhra Ponni, many farmers continue to go for the variety as it fetches a better price.[The] farmers wing of the Tamil Maanila Congress demanded that the government ban the sale of the seeds Read more [...]
