Dieback:- Dieback is a major problem in chilli. This disease is caused by a fungus called Colletotrichum capsai. Yellow spots appear on the fruit of chilli. Due to which the fruit gets rotten. Due to this disease, the ends of the tender twigs rot backwards. The entire top of the branch or plant withers. Several black dots appear scattered on the surface of the affected twigs. The top or some lateral branches become dead or in case of severe infestation the whole plant dries up. Partially affected plants produce fewer and lower quality fruits.
Control measures
To control, spray Score (Difenoconazole 25% EC) @ 50 ml per 100 liters of water. Or spray Index (Myclobutanil 10% WP) @ 80 g + SilicoMaxx @ 50 ml per acre at the rate of 150 to 200 liters of water.
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