Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
Fusarium wilt (C.O.: Fusarium oxysporum)
Symptoms
- The wilt fungus blocks the water conducting tissue.
- The leaves on one side of the affected plants show yellowing, loose turgidity and show drooping symptoms
- Base of the stem swells and cracks and eventually, the plant dies
- The roots are not affected
- Brick red tissue can be observed in the stem when it is split lengthwise.
Management
- Provide good drainage
- Treat the seeds with Trichoderma viride (20 g/litre of water)
- Destroy the infected plant debris.
- Apply Trichoderma viride (1 kg / ha) with 50 kg farmyard manure and 150 kg neem cake.
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 | 10 g | 200 g | 500 g | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
