In the initial symptoms of the disease, the leaves turn yellow and the growth of the plant stops and later the leaves dry up from the tips downwards. In the early stages of infection, the roots of the plants turn pink and later rot. In advanced stages, the bulb begins to rot from the lower end and eventually, the whole plant dies.

Prevention of Disease: To control it, as soon as the symptoms of the disease appear drench with Dhanucop (Copper oxychloride 50% WP) @ 500 gm per acre in 200 litres of water.

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