Fruit Rot and Die Back

Red Chilli

Name: Fruit Rot and Die Back

Scientific Name: Colletotrichum capsici

Crop: Red Chilli

Description:

  • This disease is very common during fruit development, especially under humid conditions.
  • Both the fruit and the stem are affected, leading to fruit rot and branch die-back.

Damage Symptoms:

  • The fruits develop sunken dark lesions, often with concentric rings.
  • Fruit rot makes the infected fruits unmarketable.
  • Dieback occurs from the branch tips to the base of the plant.
  • Yield and fruit quality decline.

Preventive Measures:

  • Avoid overhead irrigation and ensure the field is free from all debris.

Control Measures:

  • Spray carbendazim 1 g/l.
  • Apply copper oxychloride 2.5 g/l.