Bakane disease or "foolish seedlings" of rice

Catalogue Type
Plant Diseases Catalogue
Scientific Name
Gibberella fujikuroi
Family
Nectriaceae
Distinguishing Characters
*Infected plants are abnormally tall with pale thin leaves , produce fewer tiller and produce only partially filled or emty grains.
*Seedlings has lessions on roots and can die before transplanting immediately after.
Host Crop
Rice
Photo of Pathogen
Photo of Damaged Crop