Sulphur Deficiency in sesamum

Symptoms

• The growth of the plant is retarded.
• Leaf size is reduced. Initially, the fully emerged young leaves turn pale.
• Later, turns golden yellow.
• On individual leaves, paling starts from the distal part and spreads to the base of the lamina.
• If severe deficiency continues, the young leaves shed prematurely.
• The number and size of flowers are reduced.
• Under severe deficiency flowers shed prematurely causing loss of pod yield.

Chemical control

• Apply fertilisers containing sulphur to the soil.
• In case of sulphur deficient soils an application of 40 - 60kg/ha sulphur is recommended.