Fusarium Wilt in bhendi

Save your Bhendi crop from Fusarium Wilt!

Fusarium Wilt is a common fungal disease that can devastate your Bhendi crop. But don't worry, with the right knowledge, you can effectively manage it!

Symptoms:

1. Yellowing and stunting: Plants show yellowing of lower leaves which gradually progresses upward.
2. Wilting: Leaves start wilting and rolling, indicating impaired water transport due to root and vascular damage.
3. Root and stem discoloration: Internally, the vascular tissue may show brown streaks.

How to fight back:

• Seed treatment: Apply Mancozeb 80% fungicide to seeds before planting.
• Soil drench: Use Copper Oxychloride or Chlorothalonil 75% WP to reduce the fungus in the soil.

Prevention is key:

1. Resistant Varieties: Use resistant or tolerant varieties if available.
2. Crop Rotation: Rotate crops with non-host plants to reduce the pathogen load in the soil.
3. Sanitation: Remove and destroy infected plant debris to prevent the spread of the disease.
4. Soil Health: Maintain good soil health with proper fertilization and organic amendments (Akshaya Plus – An typical Organic Manure to increase organic matter content and beneficial microorganisms in soil) to enhance plant vigor and disease resistance.
5. Water Management: Avoid waterlogging and ensure good drainage as excessive moisture can favor the disease development.
6. Field Hygiene: Use sterilized tools and avoid moving soil from infected to non-infected areas.
   By combining these methods, you can keep your Bhendi plants healthy and thriving!

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