Bacterial Brown Rot (Pseudomonas aeruginosa)

Symptoms

• It is very serious disease of onions in storage.
• The infection occurs through the wounds.
• The rot begins at the neck of the bulbs which later gives foul smell through the neck when squeezed.

Management

• Proper curing and rapid drying of the bulbs after harvesting is essential for controlling the disease.
• Affected bulbs should be discarded before storage.