Description

• It usually occurs in the early stages of tomato seedlings during the nursery stage.

Damage Symptoms

• This disease is of two types, namely pre-emergence damping off and post-emergence damping off.
• In pre-emergence damping off, the seedlings are affected before they emerge from the soil.
• In post-emergence damping off, the seedlings are affected after they emerge.
• The affected seedlings become pale and suddenly collapse.
• The basal cortical region begins to rot, resulting in the toppling of the seedlings.

Preventive Measures

• Avoid excessive watering and maintain proper drainage.

Control Measures

• Drench with copper oxychloride or carbendazim.