Collar rot disease increasing in chilli crop, identify the symptoms and treat them

Collar rot disease increasing in chilli crop, identify the symptoms and treat them
The lower portion of the stem is affected by the soil-borne inoculum.
Its main symptom is a deformity in the plant.
Exposure and necrosis of underlying tissues may lead to the collapse of the plant.
Near the ground surface on the stem may be seen the mycelia.
Lack of plant vigour accumulation of water around the stem and mechanical injuries help in the development of this disease.

Control of Collar rot in Chilli
Destroy the debris of diseased plants.
Crop rotation and ensure good drainage.
Sowing of seeds on raised nursery beds.
Treating seeds with Carmanova (Carbendazim 12%+ Mancozeb 64%) @ 3 gm/ kg seeds before sowing.
Soil drenching with Bavistin(Carbendazim 50%) @ 300 gm/acre or Novaxyl (Metalaxyl 8%+Mancozeb 64%) @ 500 gm/acre.

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Collar rot disease increasing in chilli crop, identify the symptoms and treat them

The lower portion of the stem is affected by the soil-borne inoculum.

Its main symptom is a deformity in the plant.

Exposure and necrosis of underlying tissues may lead to the collapse of the plant.

Near the ground surface on the stem may be seen the mycelia.

Lack of plant vigour accumulation of water around the stem and mechanical injuries help in the development of this disease.

Control of Collar rot in Chilli

Destroy the debris of diseased plants.

Crop rotation and ensure good drainage.

Sowing of seeds on raised nursery beds.

Treating seeds with Carmanova (Carbendazim 12%+ Mancozeb 64%) @ 3 gm/ kg seeds before sowing.

Soil drenching with Bavistin(Carbendazim 50%) @ 300 gm/acre or Novaxyl (Metalaxyl 8%+Mancozeb 64%) @ 500 gm/acre.

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