Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum)
Wilt Disease (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. chrysanthemi)
Symptoms
- Initial symptoms are in the form of yellowing and browning of leaves.
- Affected leaves die from the base of the plant upward.
- Infected plants are stunted and often fail to produce flower.
- Wilting may cause rotting of root or the base of the stem.
Management
- Disease can be minimised by following strict sanitation.
- Periodical monitoring;
- Crop rotation and rouging of infected plants.
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L) | 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/ litre of water | 10 g | 200 g | 500 g | Soil drenching |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
