Damping-off is a widespread and destructive fungal disease that primarily affects seedlings before or after they emerge from the soil. Causing significant losses for farmers alike. These organisms attack the stems and roots of young plants, causing them to rot and die.
- Type of Infestation: Fungal Disease
- Common Name: Damping Off
- Causal Organism: Pythium aphanidermatum
- Affected Parts Of the plant: Seeds and Root
Causes of Damping-Off in Chilli:
- Excess soil moisture.
- Overcrowded sowing that limits airflow around seedlings.
- Contaminated seeds or infected soil.
Symptoms of Pest/Disease:
- Seedlings fail to emerge from the soil.
- Seedlings emerge but then fall over and die.
- Stems become thin and water-soaked at the base.
- Leaves may wilt or turn yellow.
Measures to control Pests/Diseases:
Biological Control
- Katyayani Tyson (Trichoderma Viride) - Dose: 5-10 ml / Liter water
- Katyayani Striker (Pseudomonas Fluorescens) - Dose: 5-10 ml / Liter water
Chemical Control
- Katyayani KTM (Thiophanate Methyl 70% wp) - Dose: 500 gm/Acre
- Katyayani COC 50 (Copper Oxychloride 50% WP) - Dose: 500 gm / Acre
- KATYAYANI SAMARTHA (CARBENDAZIM 12% + MANCOZEB 63% WP) - Dose: 500 gm/Acre
- Katyayani Meta - Manco (Metalaxyl 8 % + Mancozeb 64 % wp) - Dose: 500 gm / Acre
| Product | Technical Name | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson | Trichoderma Viride 1% WP | 5-10 ml/Liter water |
| Striker | Pseudomonas Fluorescens | 5-10 ml/Liter water |
| KTM | Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP | 500 gm/Acre |
| COC 50 | Copper Oxychloride 50% WP | 500 gm/Acre |
| Samartha | Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP | 500 gm/Acre |
| Meta-Manco | Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP | 500 gm/Acre |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Damping Off?
A. It is a fungal disease that affects seeds and roots, causing plants to rot.
Q. What causes Damping Off?
A. Excess moisture, poor drainage, and contaminated soil.
Q. What are the symptoms of Damping Off?
A. Seedlings collapse, and stems become thin and water-soaked at the base.
Q. Which biological products are effective for Damping Off?
A. Katyayani Tyson and Katyayani Striker.
Q. Which chemical products are effective for Damping Off?
Q. What are the ideal environmental conditions for Damping Off?
A. High moisture and limited airflow.
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