Dangerous Disease Threatens Chickpea Crops! Expert Tips to Prevent Collar Rot

• Collar rot (dry root) disease commonly affects chickpea crops 20-30 days after sowing.
• Dr. G.S. Kulmi, Senior Agricultural Scientist, attributes its spread to excessive irrigation and high moisture.
• Symptoms include plants turning light yellow, drying out, and root infestation by fungi/pests.
• Prevention involves balanced irrigation to avoid rapid fungal growth in fields.
• Treatment: Drench/spray Metalaxyl and Mancozeb (30g/pump) or Carbendazim 50 into the soil.

Why It Matters: Protect chickpea crops from collar rot by balanced irrigation and timely fungicide application.