Stem necrosis
The infected seedling shows water-soaked brownto grey discoloration on the tender stem indicatingnecrosis above the soil . Sometimes 2 to 3 such lesions are noticed on the same stem. The infected region later shows cushion shaped blackfruiting bodies surrounded by white mycelia.Affected seedlings gradually start wilting and then die.
Disease causing Species Name:
Myrothecium roridum Tode ex Fr.
Major Plants under threat:
Coffee seedlings, watermelon
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 Tricho is 10 ml/litre per plant. Seed treatment: For seeds mix 10 ml ABTEC Tricho / kg of seeds. Seedlings or planting setts can be dipped for 30 min @ 250 – 500 ml per 50 to 60 litre water before planting. After each treatment allow the seed / seedling / sett to dry in shade for 30 minutes before planting. Soil Application: Mix 2 litre ABTEC Tricho (for 1 acre) with 200 kg ABTEC Super Organic Manure or Farm Yard Manure and apply in moist soil / base of trees. Applying 10-20ml /plant as prophylactic treatment gives better results. Foliar Spray: Mix 500 ml ABTEC Tricho in 50 litres of water and spray
