Evaluation of fungicides to manage rice false smut () in the hills of Nepal.

Rice False Smut (RFS) caused by is a major emerging disease of rice due to expanded area of hybrid rice cultivars, increasing use of nitrogenous fertilizers and change in climate. Due to the increasing incidences of this disease across the globe, there is a pressing need to develop techniques for false smut management. The application of fungicides with high efficiency, low toxicity, and low residue is currently the best option to control RFS.