Discuss any two soil-borne diseases of Mulberry and their management

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Mulberry is a valuable crop that is widely cultivated for its leaves that are fed to silkworms. However, the production of mulberry is often hampered by soil-borne diseases. In this essay, two soil-borne diseases of mulberry, namely verticillium wilt and rhizoctonia root rot, will be discussed along with their management.

Verticillium Wilt: Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that is caused by the soil-borne pathogen Verticillium dahliae. The symptoms of verticillium wilt include yellowing of leaves, wilting of branches, and death of infected trees. The disease affects the water transport system in the plant, resulting in a decline in plant growth and productivity. The fungus infects the plant through the roots and spreads throughout the plant, leading to the death of the entire tree.

Management:

1. Avoid planting mulberry in contaminated soil: The best way to prevent verticillium wilt is to avoid planting mulberry trees in soil that is contaminated with the fungus. The disease can persist in soil for many years, so it is important to test the soil before planting to ensure that it ___ ____________ __ __________ ____ ___ ________ _______ _____________ ____________ _____.
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Degree : CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
Course Name : Certificate in Sericulture
Course Code : CIS
Subject Name : Crop Protection
Subject Code : BLP 4
Year : 2023