Crop Name: Potato
Disease Name : Bacterial Wilt (Jeevanu Jhoolsa)
- This is a soil-borne bacterial disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum.
- It thrives in hot and humid climates.
- The disease appears from the flowering to tuber formation stage.
- The infection spreads to the tubers, which may rot internally.
- Use disease-resistant and improved seed varieties.
- Uproot infected plants and ensure proper soil drainage to avoid water stagnation.