Stunted growth of the plant and bunch size is affected. Marigold serves as repellent and trap crop. It can be grown in the inter space to begin with. Size of the leaf greatly reduced and there is a rosetting of reduced leaves. Broken dark green streaks along the vents, midrib or petiole.
Leaves are brittle and dark in colour.
In early infection, bunches are not produced. In late infection after bunch emergence, further development of bunch is affected. Remove and destroy affected plants along with rhizome. Brown spindle shaped spots on older leaves and drying of leaves. 2g per litre of water.