Description:

• High humidity and waterlogging conditions are favourable for the occurrence of this disease.

Damage Symptoms:

• The seedlings rot at the base and collapse.
• A bad odour emits from the rotten seedlings.
• The whole plant topples over.

Preventive Measures:

• Maintain proper drainage in the field.

Control Measures:

• Drench the soil with Copper Oxychloride at 2 g/l.