Description:

• Hot and dry weather conditions are favourable for the occurrence of this disease.

Damage Symptoms:

• Black, sunken lesions can be observed on the roots and lower stems.
• Cankers on the stem may spread upwards.
• Leaves may wilt and drop from the plant.
• Infected plants may wilt and break at the soil line.

Preventive Measures:

• Avoid water stress by maintaining proper soil moisture.
• Practice crop rotation with non-host crops.

Control Measures:

• Drench soil with Carbendazim at 1 g/l.