Symptoms:-

• The lower portion of the stem is affected from the soil borne inoculums.
• Decortication is the main symptom.
• Exposure and necrosis of underlying tissues may lead to 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 development of this disease.

Control:-

• Destroy of debris of diseased plants.
• Crop rotation and ensure good drainage.
• Sowing of seeds on raised nursery beds.
• Treating seeds with Carbendazim @ 2 gm/ kg seeds before sowing.
• Soil drenching with Carbendazim 3 gm or Metalaxyl  + Mancozeb 3 Gm per litre of water.

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