Rhizome rot
In infected plants, basal portion of the shoots appear watery and soft.The root system is very much reduced. The leaves exhibit gradual drying along the margin. Infected rhizomes soft, rotted, color changes into different shades of brown
Disease causing Species Name:
Pythium spp.
Major Plants under threat:
Turmeric
Method of Application:
seed treatment, soil application, foliar spray
Intervals:
Spray on the foliage during evening hours. Apply in wet soil as basal dose along with organic manure and refresh it periodically along with organic manure
Dosage:
The normal dosage of ABTEC Bacillus is 10 ml/l per plant. For seeds mix 10 ml ABTEC Bacillus / kg of seeds.Seedlings or planting setts can be dipped for 30 minutes @ 250 – 500 ml per 50 to 60 litre water before planting. Soil Application: Mix 2 litre ABTEC Bacillus (for 1 acre) with 200 kg ABTEC Super Organic Manure or Farm Yard Manure and apply in moist soil / base of trees.
