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Management Practices

Most commercial varieties are susceptible, but some show significant partial resistance.

• Plant early to avoid late season hot temperatures.
• Avoiding excessive nitrogen rates.
• No pesticides are currently recommended to control this disease.
• Do not plant seed from fields that were seriously affected the previous year.

Suggested Additional Sources of Information

• Rice Varieties and Management Tips, LSU AgCenter Pub. 2270.
• Rice Disease Fact Sheet, LSU AgCenter Pub. 3084.
• Louisiana Rice Production Handbook, LSU AgCenter Pub. 2321.
• www.lsuagcenter.com
• Contact your local cooperative extension agent.