Fight Fusarium Wilt: Neem-Garlic Remedy Boosts Chili Yields Sustainably

• Fusarium wilt, a soil-borne fungal disease, severely impacts chili crops, causing wilting and significant economic losses for farmers.
• Agricultural scientist Rameswar Prasad advocates integrated disease management, as germplasms fully resistant to Fusarium wilt are limited.
• Varieties like Arka Lohit and Pusa Jwala show relative tolerance, reducing disease incidence and stabilizing production.
• Trichoderma species, a beneficial bio-fungus, inhibits harmful Fusarium and strengthens plant roots when applied during nursery or transplanting.
• Organic solutions like neem extract and garlic oil offer natural antifungal properties, control pathogens, and improve soil quality for sustainable farming.

Why It Matters: Integrated organic methods, including neem-garlic and resistant varieties, are crucial for sustainable chili farming against Fusarium wilt.