DISTRIBUTION OF KARNAL BUNT OF WHEAT IN PAKISTAN
Keywords:
Wheat seed lot, Kamal bunt, Pakistan.Abstract
A total of 2274 wheat seed samples were tested for Kamal bunt incidence during 1986-87 to 1991-92 by dry inspection
method. Out of these, 1331 (58.53%) samples were found infected by Kamal bunt fungus (Tilletia indica). The
highest infection percentage of Kamal bunt was found in Central Punjab (7.66%) and North West area of Pakistan
(8.72%). On the basis of sample infection percentage, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Sakrand, Hyderabad and Quetta were
the most suitable areas for the production of disease free quality seed. Comprehensive review regarding Kamal bunt investigation
alongwith suggestions is given for planning effective disease management strategy. As the fungus has
quarantine significance, domestic and international measures should be adopted to check its further spread.
