"Rice ‘Streaked Leaf and Neck Blast’ on the rise··· Soil and fertilizer management must be strengthened"

Published 2025년 10월 13일

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[Korean Farmers' Newspaper, Reporter Kim Young-min] As the damage from rice false smut spreads, the importance of soil and fertilizer management is being emphasized. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, rice false smut has been confirmed in 29,700 hectares across the country as of September 16 this year. By region, Jeollanam-do has the highest with 13,300 hectares, followed by Chungcheongnam-do with 7,000 hectares, Gyeongsangbuk-do with 4,700 hectares, and Jeollabuk-do with 1,200 hectares. Rice false smut is a disease caused by a fungus that can occur throughout the growth period, but it mainly occurs in the later stages of growth. It is transmitted through infected seeds, diseased rice straw, soil, and debris, and in high-temperature, humid environments and soils with unbalanced nutrients.

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Infection is transmitted through infected seeds and diseased rice straw, etc. Brown oval spots appear due to the fungus and increase in late growth stages and nutrient-deficient environments. Incorporate rice straw to increase organic matter content and supply appropriate amounts of silicate fertilizer is recommended Pre-application of green manure and chemicals is also necessary. As the damage from rice false smut spreads, the importance of soil and fertilizer management is being emphasized. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, rice false smut has been confirmed in 29,700 hectares across the country as of September 16 this year. By region, Jeollanam-do has the most with 13,300 hectares, followed by Chungcheongnam-do with 7,000 hectares, Gyeongsangbuk-do with 4,700 hectares, and Jeollabuk-do with 1,200 hectares. Rice false smut is a disease caused by a fungus that can occur throughout the growth period, but it mainly occurs in the later stages of ...

Source: Agrinet