According to the Agriculture Department, yellow mosaic disease can significantly reduce crop production if not controlled in time. The disease also affects other pulse crops such as moth and urad. The major symptoms include the appearance of irregular yellow patches on leaves, leaf curling, deformation of pods, and a reduction in the number of pods. If the infection occurs during the early growth stage of the crop, plant development may stop.
The disease is mainly transmitted by sap-sucking insects such as whiteflies. To control the spread effectively, farmers have been advised to remove infected plants from the field and destroy them.
For effective management of the disease, the Agriculture Department has recommended spraying a solution of 150 millilitres of Imidacloprid 17.8 SL per hectare, or 200 grams of Flonicamid 50% WG, or one litre of Dimethoate 30 EC. Farmers have also been advised to conduct a second spray after an interval of 15 days.
The department has further instructed farmers to wear gloves, masks, and complete protective clothing while spraying. Agricultural chemicals should only be used during clear and calm weather conditions to ensure safety and effective application.
The advisory issued for Kharif Crop 2026 highlights the importance of timely disease management practices to protect pulse production and help farmers prevent major losses caused by yellow mosaic disease.
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