Chili pepper plants have been destroyed by a stem disease
Chilli Pepper india
I farm one hectare of chilli peppers in India in September -October time. The stem of these plants have been destroyed by a fungus and the plants are dying off How to control? Which type of chemical use
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by: ramprasad
(2 points)
Posted: October 26, 2014
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I think that this is likely a disease caused by Phytophthora, a water mould which lives in the soil (it is similar to a fungus but in a very distinct group). Like David has said, images would be very helpful to confirm. Please upload some when possible
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by: Lindsay McMenemy
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Posted: October 27, 2014
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Hi
Can you submit images of the stem and leaves please. Also the stem near the ground.
We can help establish if is a fungus.
How much of the field is infected. Please upload pictures of the field too over 9 years ago.