Insect bringing Tungro Virus in a Rice Field
Plant pests and diseases have a negative effect on our ROI (Return on Investment). Management and control techniques incur additional costs to minimize losses as much as possible. Rice, being one of the most important crops, requires diligent care. Rice farmers experience significant declines when their fields are affected by diseases and pest attacks. One of the diseases they contend with is Rice Tungro Virus. List of Contents I. Who is responsible for bringing the virus to your rice plant? II. Tungro Disease Prevention Rice Tungro disease is caused by the two viruses which are the rice tungro baciliform virus (RTBV) and rice tungro spherical virus (RTSV). Plants affected by the disease can experience delayed growth, delayed flowering, and a reduction in the potential grain harvest. The leaves of the affected rice plant turn yellow and orange-yellow, starting from the tip and extending down to the lower portion. The Tungro virus impacts all stag