Question: asking about the control measure against stem borer infestation in seedling stage in sali paddy.
Answer: advised him to dip the root portion of seedling in chlorpyriphos solution @ 1 ml./litre of water alongwith 1 % urea (10 gm./litre of water).alternatively spray chlorpyriphos 20 ec @ 2 ml./litre of water in nursery bed before 5-7 days of uprooting.