Tomato-Brinjal Crops at Risk: Expert Advice to Prevent Wilt Disease Losses

• Young farmer Laxmikant Pradhan warns of wilt disease risk in tomato and brinjal crops due to humidity and irrigation.
• Wilt disease, both bacterial and fungal, can cause over 40% production loss if not treated promptly.
• Bacterial wilt causes sudden wilting while plants remain green; fungal wilt leads to gradual drying as if burned.
• Organic and scientific measures include drenching with Trichoderma and Pseudomonas fluorescens.
• Immediately stop irrigation upon disease symptoms, as excess water accelerates infection spread.