GROUNDNUT :: MINOR DISEASE :: WILT

Wilt - Fusarium oxysporumandF. solani
Symptoms
            Germinating seeds are attacked by the pathogens shortly before emergence. There is general tissue disintegration and the surface of the seedling is covered with sporulating mycelium. Damping off symptoms characterized by brown to dark brown Water soaked sunken lesions on the hypocotyl which later encircle the stem and extend above the soil level. Roots are also attacked, especially the apical portions. The affected seedlings become yellow and wilted. The leaves turn greyish green and the plants dry up and die. The roots and stems show internal vascular browning and discolouration. These fungi are also commonly associated with pod rot.
Management

• Seed treatment with systemic fungicides like Carbendazim at 2g/kg seed.