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Management Practices

• Plant varieties less susceptible to sheath blight.
• Plant as early as possible within the recommended planting period. Avoid late planting.
• Avoid excessive plant stands
• Do not over fertilize with nitrogen.
• Apply a fungicide if necessary.

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.