13 August 2024
Are your fields affected by Rhizome Rot? Do you find it challenging to identify the disease and its remedies? Here are effective solutions tailored for you:Rhizome rot, also known as soft rot, poses a serious threat to ginger plants, causing extensive damage and reduced yields.????????: Look out for slight yellowing at leaf tips, which can rapidly spread along leaf margins and sheaths. As the disease advances, affected leaves turn completely yellow, leading to wilting and eventual plant death.Among the fungal pathogens responsible, Pythium and Fusarium species are particularly concerning, decreasing ginger production by 50-90%. Effective management strategies are crucial to mitigate its impact: ???????? ??????????: Treating seed rhizomes with mancozeb (0.3% concentration) before storage and planting helps reduce disease incidence. In-field application of Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP to affected areas can also be effective. ?????????? ???????: Utilize beneficial microbes such as Trichoderma harzianum, Pseudomonas species, Bacillus subtilis, and Streptomyces species to suppress the disease. ???????? ?????????: Ensure well-drained soils and source disease-free seed rhizomes from unaffected gardens to prevent infection.Additionally, ?? ??????? ???? ??????: Boost plant vigour and resilience by applying products like ??????? ??+ ??? ??????? ???? ??????? ?????? ?? ??????? ???? ??????.Let's collaborate to implement these strategies and safeguard our ginger crops against rhizome rot. Share your experiences and tips in the comments below!????? ???? ????? ???? ?????? ????: https://www.plagro.in/crop-care#GingerCultivation #RhizomeRot #AgriculturalTips #FarmersCommunity #SustainableFarming
