Damping off disease in Onion

  • High soil moisture and moderate temperature along with high humidity, especially in the rainy season led to the development of the disease.  
  • Pre-emergence damping off results in seed and seedling rot before these emerge out of the soil.  
  • Post-emergence damping-off results in pathogen attack the collar region of seedlings on the surface of the soil.  
  • The collar portion rots and ultimately the seedling collapse and die. 
  • Healthy seeds should be selected for sowing.
  • Spray of Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% or Thiaphanate methyl 70% WP @ 50 gm/Pump. 

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