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Agriculture
Barmer Farmers Warned of Pomegranate 'Uktha' Disease Threat
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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Agricultural expert Dr. Pradeep Pagaria has warned farmers in Barmer, Rajasthan, about the rising threat of the 'Uktha' disease in pomegranate crops, advising early detection and scientific treatment.
Farmers in Barmer district of Rajasthan are facing a growing threat to their pomegranate crops due to the 'Uktha' disease. The condition is characterized by leaves turning yellow before the plants eventually dry up, posing a significant risk to local harvests.
Dr. Pradeep Pagaria, an agricultural expert, has issued a warning to the farming community regarding this escalating issue. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the early symptoms of the disease to prevent widespread damage to the orchards.
To combat the infection, Dr. Pagaria advised farmers to immediately remove infected plants from the field. This step is crucial to stop the spread of the disease to healthy neighboring plants and to contain the outbreak within the affected area.
Furthermore, the expert recommended adopting scientific treatment methods rather than relying solely on traditional practices. He also stressed the need for careful management of irrigation and soil moisture levels, as improper water management can exacerbate the impact of the disease on pomegranate plants.
Dr. Pradeep Pagaria, an agricultural expert, has issued a warning to the farming community regarding this escalating issue. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the early symptoms of the disease to prevent widespread damage to the orchards.
To combat the infection, Dr. Pagaria advised farmers to immediately remove infected plants from the field. This step is crucial to stop the spread of the disease to healthy neighboring plants and to contain the outbreak within the affected area.
Furthermore, the expert recommended adopting scientific treatment methods rather than relying solely on traditional practices. He also stressed the need for careful management of irrigation and soil moisture levels, as improper water management can exacerbate the impact of the disease on pomegranate plants.