Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Murali V, Prashanth Kumar A, Rajasekhar B and Gajanand P

Abstract:
Chilli production in Telangana state was recently impacted by collar rot disease incidence and black thrips infestation. The extents of crop losses were up to 16-80% with collar rot and total crop loss with black thrips severe infestations. There were no current recommendations of the package of practices for the successful management of these two deadly diseases and pests, impacting the livelihoods of chili growers in Telangana state. This article reviews the collar rot disease pathogenicity, disease spread, black thrips life cycle, damage symptoms, and management using bio-rational methods.