The outbreak of this disease occurs when there is strong sunlight after heavy rains. The fungus first infects the collar between the stem and the root, causing a white mold and black fungus to form on the collar around the soil. And the stem tissue becomes light brown and soft. And slowly it starts to fade. In favorable circumstances, it can affect other parts as well. It grows rapidly on plant tissue. Due to this disease the crop withers and dies.
Preventive measures
To control this disease, drenching the Monas Curb (Pseudomonas fluorescens 1.0% WP) @ 500 gm + Combat (Trichoderma Viride 1.0% WP) @ 500 gm per acre in the root zone .
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