Comprehensive Review of Coriander Wilt: From Pathogen Characterization to Management Strategies
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Kedar Nath
Navsari Agricultural University
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Coriander, wilt, Fusarium, symptoms and managementAbstract
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) is one of the important seed spices and fresh green leaves have a pleasant aromatic odour. Its widely used throughout the world. Fusarium wilt of coriander due to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. coriandri now became a major problem in worldwide. When fungus colonizes the xylem region, leading progressive chlorosis starting from the basal leaves to permanent wilting and also distinct by vascular browning. Enzymes viz., Polygalacturonase, β-1,4-glucanase, Xylanase, Protease, Phospholipase and Laccase are involved in disease development. Crop rotation with non-host crops, deep plowing and soil solarization with transparent polyethylene sheets (25-50 μm) during summer may disrupts the chlamydospores and the fungal mycelia. Biocontrol agents are effectively reduces the disease incidence.
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