1.Seeds from diseased crops should not be used.\r\n2.Treat the seeds with Imidacloprid 70 WS@ 5ml/kg.\r\n3.Rogue out the infected plants to avoid contact between healthy and diseased plants during intercultural operations.\r\n4.Opt for resistant varieties.\r\n5. Give one foliar spray of insecticide (dimethoate 30 EC @ 1.7ml/ha) on 30 days\r\nafter sowing.