109 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Microsoft Word - Major use of fungicides, published by agritech.tnau.ac.in. The source is a 46-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include fungicides, insecticides act, 1968, central insecticide board & registration committee, aureofungin, azoxystrobin, benomyl, bitertanol, captan. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. Question types in the export: 109 factual. 99.08% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 109 extractive question-and-answer pairs about fungicide usage, sourced from a 46-page publication by agritech.tnau.ac.in. It provides specific dosage recommendations, waiting periods, and application methods for various crops and diseases. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source document, ensuring traceability. The dataset includes information on fungicides like Dimethomorph, Metalaxyl, and Streptocycline, among others, and covers crops such as grapes, onions, and tobacco.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_document | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| How frequently should Streptocycline be applied to beans to manage halo blight? | thrice at interval of 7 days | (Streptomycin Sulphate 9% + Tetracylin Hydrocloride 1%) SP Apple Fire blight - Spray Streptocycline 25 to 50 ppm solution at 20 to 30% bloom. It is advisable to spray trees every 3 to 4 days during blossom time - - Beans Halo blight - Spray Streptocycline 100 to 150 ppm solution thrice at interval of 7 days. For prevention apply first spray 10 days after emergence of leaf. - - Citrus Citrus canker - Spray Streptocycline 50 to 100 ppm solution repeatedly at an interval of 15 to 20 days after the appearance of new growth. Cover the foliage and young fruits fully. - - Cotton Seeding blight angular leaf spot or black arm disease - Seed treatment Seed borne infection can be eliminated by soaking the seeds in 40 to 50 ppm - - | 280 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | It is advisable to spray trees every 3 to 4 days during blossom time - - Beans Halo blight - Spray Streptocycline 100 to 150 ppm solution thrice at interval of 7 days. | 24 | page=24,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How frequently should Trichoderma viride 1.0% WP foliar spray be applied to control Paddy Sheath blight? | three times at 15 days interval | hectare land mix well with soil and irrigate the field immediately. Paddy Sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani) 5-10 gm/litre of water Foliar spray: Mix 2.5 kg of Trichoderm a viride 1.0% WP in 500 litres of water. Spray three times at 15 days interval uniformly over one hectare land 30 days after planting Trichoderma viride 1% WP Cauliflower Stalk rot – Sclerotina sclerotiorum | 218 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | Spray three times at 15 days interval uniformly over one hectare land 30 days after planting Trichoderma viride 1% WP Cauliflower Stalk rot – Sclerotina sclerotiorum | 34 | page=34,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How much Trichoderma viride 1.0% WP is needed for a foliar spray over one hectare of land? | 2.5 kg of Trichoderm a viride 1.0% WP in 500 litres of water | hectare land mix well with soil and irrigate the field immediately. Paddy Sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani) 5-10 gm/litre of water Foliar spray: Mix 2.5 kg of Trichoderm a viride 1.0% WP in 500 litres of water. Spray three times at 15 days interval uniformly over one hectare land 30 days after planting Trichoderma viride 1% WP Cauliflower Stalk rot – Sclerotina sclerotiorum | 150 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | Paddy Sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani) 5-10 gm/litre of water Foliar spray: Mix 2.5 kg of Trichoderm a viride 1.0% WP in 500 litres of water. | 34 | page=34,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| How should Trichoderma viride 1.0% WP be applied for soil treatment to manage Root Rot? | Mix 5.0 kg of Trichoderma viride 1.0% WP in 100 kg FYM and broadcast | Seed treatment: Make slurry of required quantity of Trichoderm a viride 1.0% WP with minimum volume of water & coat the seeds uniformly, shade dry the seeds just before sowing Root Rot (Rhizoctonia solani & Sclerotium rolfsii) 5.0 kg/ha Soil treatment : Mix 5.0 kg of Trichoderma viride 1.0% WP in 100 kg FYM and broadcast over a - | 254 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | Seed treatment: Make slurry of required quantity of Trichoderm a viride 1.0% WP with minimum volume of water & coat the seeds uniformly, shade dry the seeds just before sowing Root Rot (Rhizoctonia solani & Sclerotium rolfsii) 5.0 kg/ha Soil treatment : Mix 5.0 kg of Trichoderma viride 1.0% WP in 100 kg FYM and broadcast over a - | 33 | page=33,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the dosage of Dimethomorph 50% WP for treating downy mildew in grapes? | 500 gm 1000 gm 750 L | Chilli Die-back Fruit rot 0.0125% or 12.5g/100 lt. water 0.05% or 50 ml/100 lt. water 500 15 Cumin Blight (Alternaria burnsii) Powdery mildew (Erysiphae polygonii) 0.0125% or 12.5 g/100 lit. water 0.05% or 50 ml/100 lit. water. 500 15 Onion Purple blotch (Alternaria porri) 0.025% or 25 g/100 lit. water 0.1% or 100 ml/100 lit. water. 500 20 Grape Anthracnose Powdery mildew 0.0075% or 7.5 g / 100 lit water 0.03% or 30 ml / 100 lit water 500 42 Dimethomorph 50% WP Grapes Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) 500 gm 1000 gm 750 L 25 | 508 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | 500 20 Grape Anthracnose Powdery mildew 0.0075% or 7.5 g / 100 lit water 0.03% or 30 ml / 100 lit water 500 42 Dimethomorph 50% WP Grapes Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) 500 gm 1000 gm 750 L 25 | 10 | page=10,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the dosage of Validamycin 3% L for controlling Rice Sheath Blight? | 60 gm 2000 gm 750 | ensure uniform coating, shade dry and sow Soil treatment : Apply 2.5 kg product in 500 kg castor cake in furrow at the time of sowing Tricyclazole 70% WG Paddy Blast (Leaf & Neck) 210 300 500 48 Tricyclazole 75% WP Paddy Blast 225-300 gm 300-400 gm 500 30 Validamycin 3% L Rice Sheath Blight 60 gm 2000 gm 750 There should be no residues on grains and straw of paddy 14 days before the harvest. Zineb 75% WP Jowar Red leaf spot 1.125- 1. KG 1. KG 750-1000 Lt Leaf spot 1.125- 1. KG 1. KG 750-1000 Lt Leaf blight 1.125- 1. KG 1. KG 750-1000 Lt Paddy Blast 1.125- 1. KG 1. KG 750-1000 Lt Wheat Rust Blight 1.125- 1. KG 1. KG 750-1000 Lt | 292 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | ensure uniform coating, shade dry and sow Soil treatment : Apply 2.5 kg product in 500 kg castor cake in furrow at the time of sowing Tricyclazole 70% WG Paddy Blast (Leaf & Neck) 210 300 500 48 Tricyclazole 75% WP Paddy Blast 225-300 gm 300-400 gm 500 30 Validamycin 3% L Rice Sheath Blight 60 gm 2000 gm 750 There should be no residues on grains and straw of paddy 14 days before the harvest. | 40 | page=40,block=2 | ||
| What is the dosage range of Captan 70% + Hexaconazole 5% WP for managing Potato Early and Late blight? | 375-750 gm 500-1000 gm 500 lt. | Combination fungicides Crop Common name of the disease Dosage per ha (a.i.) Dosage/ha (Formulation) Dilution Waiting period Captan 70% + Hexaconazole 5% WP Chillies Fruit rot (Anthracnose) 375-750 gm 500-1000 gm 500 lt. 5 days Potato Early blight & Late blight 375-750 gm 500-1000 gm 500 lt. 21 days Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP Groundnut Leaf spot and blast 375 gm 500 gm 500 lt. 72 Paddy Blast 563 gm 750 gm 750 lt. 57 Carbendazim 25%+ Mancozeb 50% WS Groundnut Collar rot Dry root rot Tikka leaf spot (7.5+15.0) To (8.75+17.5) (for 10 kg seed) 30-35 0. | 189 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | Combination fungicides Crop Common name of the disease Dosage per ha (a.i.) Dosage/ha (Formulation) Dilution Waiting period Captan 70% + Hexaconazole 5% WP Chillies Fruit rot (Anthracnose) 375-750 gm 500-1000 gm 500 lt. 5 days Potato Early blight & Late blight 375-750 gm 500-1000 gm 500 lt. | 43 | page=43,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the dosage range of Carbendazim 25% + Mancozeb 50% WS for treating Groundnut Collar rot, Dry root rot, and Tikka leaf spot? | (7.5+15.0) To (8.75+17.5) (for 10 kg seed) | Combination fungicides Crop Common name of the disease Dosage per ha (a.i.) Dosage/ha (Formulation) Dilution Waiting period Captan 70% + Hexaconazole 5% WP Chillies Fruit rot (Anthracnose) 375-750 gm 500-1000 gm 500 lt. 5 days Potato Early blight & Late blight 375-750 gm 500-1000 gm 500 lt. 21 days Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP Groundnut Leaf spot and blast 375 gm 500 gm 500 lt. 72 Paddy Blast 563 gm 750 gm 750 lt. 57 Carbendazim 25%+ Mancozeb 50% WS Groundnut Collar rot Dry root rot Tikka leaf spot (7.5+15.0) To (8.75+17.5) (for 10 kg seed) 30-35 0. | 509 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | 57 Carbendazim 25%+ Mancozeb 50% WS Groundnut Collar rot Dry root rot Tikka leaf spot (7.5+15.0) To (8.75+17.5) (for 10 kg seed) 30-35 0. | 43 | page=43,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the dosage range of Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP for treating downy mildew in grapes? | 1080- 1440 gm 1500 – 2000 gm | Cotton Root rot, Bacterial bight 2.5 gm/Kg seed 3.5 gm/Kg seed 0 About 3 months Groundnut Collar rot, Seed rot, Root rot, Stem rot 2.25gm/ Kg seed 3 gm/Kg seed 0 About 3 months Pigeon pea Seed rot, Root rot, Stem rot, Fusarium wilt 3 gm/Kg seed 4 gm/Kg seed 0 About 3 months Potato Black scurf 1.87 gm /Kg seed 2.5 gm/Kg seed 0 About 3 months Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP Grapes Downy mildew 1080- 1440 gm 1500 – 2000 gm 500-1000 lt. | 394 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | Cotton Root rot, Bacterial bight 2.5 gm/Kg seed 3.5 gm/Kg seed 0 About 3 months Groundnut Collar rot, Seed rot, Root rot, Stem rot 2.25gm/ Kg seed 3 gm/Kg seed 0 About 3 months Pigeon pea Seed rot, Root rot, Stem rot, Fusarium wilt 3 gm/Kg seed 4 gm/Kg seed 0 About 3 months Potato Black scurf 1.87 gm /Kg seed 2.5 gm/Kg seed 0 About 3 months Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP Grapes Downy mildew 1080- 1440 gm 1500 – 2000 gm 500-1000 lt. | 44 | page=44,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the dosage recommendation for Hexaconazole 5% SC to treat Powdery mildew in mangoes? | 0.01% (10 g/100 lt water) 0.2% or (200 ml/100 lt. water) | Grapes Powdery mildew 25-50 gm 500-1000 ml 500 14 Hexaconazole 5 % SC Mango Powdery mildew 0.01% (10 g/100 lt water) 0.2% or (200 ml/100 lt. water) As required depending on size of tree and plant protection equipment used. | 91 | factual | 0.570 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/crop_protection/pdf/6_Major_use_fungicides.pdf | Grapes Powdery mildew 25-50 gm 500-1000 ml 500 14 Hexaconazole 5 % SC Mango Powdery mildew 0.01% (10 g/100 lt water) 0.2% or (200 ml/100 lt. water) As required depending on size of tree and plant protection equipment used. | 13 | page=13,block=25 | 0.700 | valid |
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