Papaya Diseases
Stem Rot
Symptoms
- Water soaked spot in the stem at the ground level which enlarge and griddle the stem.
- The diseased area turns brown or black and rot.
- Terminal leaves turn yellow droop off.
- The entire plant topples over and dies.
- Forward by rain. R. solaniis favoured by dry and hit weather.Common in 2-3 year old trees
Management
- Seed treatment of 4 g/kg with Chlorothalonil.
- Drenching with Copper oxychloride 0.25 % or Metalaxyl 0.1%.
|
Fungicide |
Dosage |
|---|---|
|
Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozab 64% WP |
drenching 1g/lit |
|
Chlorothalonil 75% WP |
4g/kg seed treatment |
|
Copper Oxychloride 50% WP |
drenching 1gm/lit |
