Groundnut Stem Rot, (Sclerotium rolfsii) - An Emerging Threat to Groundnut Production
V. Lakshmi Nikhitha*
School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 100), India
R. Arutselvan
Regional Station, ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 019), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Groundnut, Management, Sclerotium, Stem rot
Abstract
Groundnut Stem Rot, caused by the soil-borne fungus Sclerotium rolfsii, is becoming an increasingly serious threat to groundnut production. This fungal pathogen infects the stem of the groundnut plant and causes stem rot, which can ultimately lead to the plant's death. The disease has been reported in many countries and is particularly prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical regions where groundnut is a staple crop. This article provides an overview of the disease and its symptoms, as well as current management strategies and future research directions to combat this emerging threat to groundnut production.
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