Causes and Measures to Control Root Rot Fungus in Mulberry Ecosystem

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K Ramya Harika,

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Tejashree P,

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Karthick mani Bharathi B,

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Susikaran S,

  1. Teaching Assistant, Sri Swaminathan Polytechnic of Agriculture, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Research Scholar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, SV Agricultural College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
  3. Student, Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam., Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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Root rot is a severe plant disease caused by various soil-borne fungi including Phytophthora sp, Pythium sp, Rhizoctonia sp, Fusarium sp and Armillaria sp. These pathogens attack plant roots leading to decay, stunted growth, wilting, yellowing leaves and plant death. Root rot typically develops in waterlogged soils with poor drainage as these conditions create an environment favourable for fungal growth. Factors such as warm temperatures, compacted soil, improper watering practices and plant stress (due to nutrient imbalances, mechanical injury or weakened immunity) also contribute to the spread of root rot. Symptoms of root rot include root discoloration, a foul odour from decaying roots and poor plant growth. Control measures focus on prevention through cultural, biological and chemical strategies. Important cultural techniques include proper soil management. proper drainage Crop rotation and the use of resistant plant varieties. Biological controls such as beneficial fungi (e.g., mycorrhizae) and antagonistic microbes (e.g., Trichoderma sp) can help suppress fungal pathogens. Chemical treatments including fungicides and soil fumigation are used sparingly as a last resort. An integrated approach combining cultural, biological and chemical methods is essential for long-term management of root rot thus ensuring the health and productivity of crops and plants.

Keywords: Bio-control, Host resistance, IPM, Management, Root rot Fungus, Symptoms.

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K Ramya Harika, Tejashree P, Karthick mani Bharathi B, Susikaran S. Causes and Measures to Control Root Rot Fungus in Mulberry Ecosystem. International Journal of Fungi. 2024; ():-.
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