Description:

• The organism remains viable in residual infected crop debris and soil, which act as primary sources of infection.

• The incidence of this disease is especially high during the Kharif season and can cause 60-75% losses.

Damage Symptoms:

• Pre-emergence damping off leads to decay of the seedlings along with the seeds, even before they emerge from the soil.

• Post-emergence damping off is characterized by collar rotting. The collar region of the seedling becomes rotten, resulting in the collapse of the seedlings and, subsequently, death.

Preventive Measures:

• Do not overwater plants.

• Avoid continuously raising the nursery in the same plot.

Control Measures:

• Treat seeds with Captan or Thiram at 2g/kg of seeds.