Damping off disease is one of the few fatal diseases affecting the cotton crop. 5 to 20% of crops are destroyed by this disease. The effect of Damping Off disease is more visible in 10-15 days old plants. Due to damping off disease, the roots and stems of the plants start rotting. The stems of the plants begin to thin out and the leaves begin to wither. When the problem of this disease increases, the leaves of the plants turn yellow, start drying up and the plants fall to the ground.
Methods of controlling Damping Off disease:
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To prevent this disease, adopt crop rotation and select varieties resistant to damping off.
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Seed treatment before sowing is very important.
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For biological control, treat the seed with Trichoderma viride @ 8 gm/kg.
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Treat with Vitavex (Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% WS) @ 3 g/kg of seed.
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