2026-05-02T16:07:28Zhttps://oai.catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/oai:archives.ncbs.res.in:/repositories/2/archival_objects/270262026-02-26T12:11:53ZArchives at NCBSTata Institute of Fundamental ResearchAR-007-1.AR-007-1-2.AR-007-0024https://catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/repositories/2/archival_objects/27026Maharashtra Prabodhan Seva Mandal. MPSMApan_weekly_Issue_36_page8, 04-01-196904-01-19691.0 SheetsengLatnmarThis article provides scientific guidance on pest and fungal disease control in pea (matar) cultivation, reflecting mid-20th-century science awareness initiatives aimed at rural farmers. It explains common diseases such as root rot and powdery mildew (bhuri) caused by soil-borne and air-borne fungi. The author recommends planting disease-resistant pea varieties and applying sulphur powder (8–10 kg per acre) during flowering for effective prevention.Access Level 1: Online. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/accessCopyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.MPSM Papers, AR-007