Seed treatment with bio-control agent and biofertilizers
Treat delinted seed with talc formulation of Trichoderma viride at 4 g per kg of seed. Treat with the bio-control agent first and then with biofertilizers: 3 packets (600 g) of Azospirillum and 3 packets (600 g) of phosphobacteria, or 6 packets (1200 g) of Azophos, and sow immediately. Fungicides and bio-control agents are not compatible.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Cotton – Pre-treatment of delinted seeds, p. 261
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Seed treatment with fungicide
Alternatively, treat delinted seed with carbendazim or thiram at 2 g per kg of seed.
Follow the instructions on the product label. Consult your local Agriculture Officer before use.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Cotton – Pre-treatment of delinted seeds, p. 261
