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Damping-off disease
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A.A. Seif & A.M. Varela, icipe
Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Damping-off diseases (Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium spp.)
Minor Pest Description
Damping-off affects coffee-seedlings in nurseries. It is caused by a complex of soil-inhabiting fungi such as Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium spp. It should not be a problem in well-maintained coffee nurseries. Factors that predispose plants to attack include over watering, over shading and acid soil.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Practice proper irrigation, avoid planting in wet, cold soils. Avoid over watering of seed beds
- Drench with 0.5% copper solution
- Use certified disease-free seeds. If using own seed, treat seeds with hot-water, if necessary. For more information on Hot-water seed treatment click here
Minor Pest Position
5
Minor Pest Firstcontent
140
Pest Type
fungal
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Common names; Wilt, Damping-off, Seedling blight, Root rot, Rhizoctonia damping-off, Rhizoctonia
Host Plants
Coffee
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