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Basal Rot
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Basal Rot?
A soil-borne fungal disease (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae) that attacks roots and basal plates, often entering through wounds and favored by warm soil.
How to treat Basal Rot
Treat seeds with Trichoderma species. Incorporate neem cake powder into the soil.
How to prevent Basal Rot
Practice 3-4 year crop rotation, ensure well-drained soil, avoid damaging bulbs during cultivation, and control soil insects.
Crops commonly affected
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