What causes the problem of Damping off chilli nursery?

  • High soil moisture and moderate temperature  along with high humidity, leads to the  development of this disease.  

  • It is also known as damping off disease, this disease is seen in the stage of chilli nursery.

  • Post-emergence damping off results in pathogens attacking the collar region of seedlings on the surface of soil.  

  • The collar portion rots and ultimately the  seedling collapses and dies. 

  • Healthy seeds should be selected before sowing.

  • Spray of Carbenazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP@ 30 gram /pump  or Thiophanate Methyl 70% W/W @ 30 gm/Pump or Mancozeb 64%+ Metalaxyl 8% WP @ 60 gram/pump.

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