Sclerotinia rot

Catalogue Type
Plant Diseases Catalogue
Scientific Name
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, S. minor, S. trifolium
Distinguishing Characters
Stem near soil surface decays, white cottony appearance is seen, wilting occurs during flowering. Stem color becomes white and dry. Black dots appear inside stem.
Host Crop
Crucifers
Photo of Pathogen
Photo of Damaged Crop
Description

·         Diseased stems are burnt

·         Water is kept standing for 3 weeks to 1 month before planting crops in affected field

·         Crop rotation with rice

Deep ploughing