Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)
Wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.vanillae)
Symptoms
- Yellowing, wilting, shriveling of leaves, stem and beans are the characteristic symptoms
- Brown colour in roots of infected plants.
- Vascular tissues become brown/black in colour.
- Rotting and drying of leaves & stem, finally vine die.
Management
- Remove diseased plants along with surrounding soil where the disease is observed.
- Remove weeds around the plants.
- Mulch the base of the vine with dry leaves before and after monsoon.
- Avoid injury to roots during cultivation.
- Apply Pseudomonas fluroscens or Trichodermma viride – 20 g/litre of water during pre monsoon & post monsoon periods.
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Recommendation | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | ||||||
| 1 | Carbendazim 50 WP | Bavistin, Benfil, Bengard, Benlate, Benmain, Bensaan, Carben, Carziim50, Dhanustin, Dhanustin 50 WP, Fungiguard, Gancarzin50, Glizim, Mintho, Tagstin, Tiara, Zoom | Green | 1 g | 200 g | 500 g | |
| 2 | Hexaconazole 5 EC | Alert Creeper, Contaf, Corazole, Danzole, Force 5C, Hexaan, Hexacone, Hexadhan, Hexamax, Hexan, Hexazole, Mainex EC, Sitara, Strike, Titan, Topper, Topper plus EC, Xantho | Blue | 1 ml | 200 ml | 500 ml | |
| 3 | Propiconazole 25 EC | Bumper, Dhan, Pinade, Propiguard, Propik Final, Radar, Result, Tilt, Tilt Albu, Zetox | Blue | 1 ml | 200 ml | 500 ml | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
