Causal Agent:
Fungi (Choanephora sp.)
Characteristic Symptoms: | |
Symptom on infected plant part resembles a pincushion with numerous small, black-headed pins stuck in it. | |
Affected part becomes water-soaked and wet rot develops within 24-48 hours period. | |
Symptom on pod starts at its end/tip. | |
Conditions for Disease Development: | |
Development of wet rot is favored by high relative humidity and excessive rainfall. | |
The spores are disseminated by wind, rain, water splashes and insects.
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Choanephora can persist on plant debris and dead organic matter. | |
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