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Damping-off disease
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Gerlach W. (Courtesy of EcoPort, www.ecoport.org)
Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Damping-off disease
Minor Pest Description
Damping-off diseases are caused by a complex of plant pathogens (disease inciting agents) including Alternaria spp., Fusarium spp., Pythium spp. and Rhizoctonia solani. These pathogenic fungi may cause rotting of seeds before emergence or death of seedlings after emergence. The most disposing factors are use of non-certified seeds and excessive watering of seed-beds or field plots.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Always use certified disease-free seeds.
- Avoid overwatering of seed-beds or field plots where direct sowing is done.
Minor Pest Position
1
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138
Pest Type
fungal
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Common names; Wilt, Damping-off, Seedling blight, Root rot, Rhizoctonia damping-off, Rhizoctonia
Host Plants
Cucumber
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