Damping off disease
Common Name
Scientific Name
Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia solani
Issue
Fungal
Causes
Fungi causes damping-off diseases which are favoured by cool,wet soil conditions
Prevention
Use certified disease- free seed and hot water treat the seed. Practice proper irrigation and avoid planting in wet, cold soils. Plant on raised beds to reduce moisture content in the root zone and provide appropriate drainage in the field to avoid waterl
Control
Avoid compacted soils, high humidity. Regulate irrigation water.