Bacterial wilt of brinjal
Symptoms manifest initially as leaf drooping followed by wilting of entire plant within a few days. Recently wilted plants look green, a distinct symptom when compared to other vascular wilt diseases which develops yellowing of the leaves. Vascular discoloration (brown) can also be seen in the wilted plant. A stream of milky white bacterial ooze can be noticed when the cut ends of the stem/root is kept undisturbed for few minutes in a clear container with water. This is a simple diagnostic method and could be used in the field to identify bacterial wilt.
Disease causing Species Name:
Ralstonia solanacearum
Major Plants under threat:
Brinjal
Method of Application:
Soil Application
Intervals:
Foliar spray : During evening hours
Dosage:
Soil: Farm Yard Manure @ 20kg /Ha.
Foliar Spray: Mix 1kg ABTEC Pseudo in 50 litres of water and spray on the foliage during evening hours.
