Vol. 10, Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
Dhumal MS, Arekar JS, Potphode PD, Govekar YR, Palshetkar MG, Kore SK and Jagadale SG

Abstract:
The survey on incidence of storage rot of onion was carried out for period of six months from July to December in Rajgurunagar, Chakan and Talegaon vegetable market during 2020. The results of present study revealed that, the highest storage rot incidence was recorded in December (28.33%) followed by November (26.33%), October (20.33%) and July (19.83%). While, lowest storage rot incidence was recorded in August (13.50%) followed by September (15.16%). Physiological weight loss of onion bulb was assessed by inoculating A. niger and recorded weight loss 15, 30, 45 and 60 days after inoculation. White onion showed maximum physiological weight loss (22.87%) compared to red onion (10.41%) noted 60 days after inoculation.