This disease occurs due to excessive water accumulation in the field
In this disease, dark brown-green spots are formed on the stems.
The whole plant rot and die in the final stages.
To prevent this disease, seeds should be treated at the rate of Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 64% @ 3 g/ kg seed.
Trichoderma viride @ 1 kg + Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 1 kg make the solution in 200 litres of water and apply as root drenching or
Drenching at 10 days intervals by making a solution of Kasugamycin 5 + Copper Oxychloride 45 45 WP or Carbendazim 3 g or Metalexyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP @ 500 g / acre.
