SAU Correspondent :
The Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) has identified foot and root rot resistance betel vine variety after four years of research.
Professor Dr. Md Rafiqul Islam, Department of Plant Pathology and his research team have identified the variety as well as proper management of the disease.
The betel vine growers in the country have been suffering serious loss due to the affect of foot and root rot disease. The experiment was done at major betel vine growing areas of Bangladesh where the betel vine is the 4 main cash crop.
The highest incident of foot and root disease was found at Gournadi, Barishal and the lowest incident was found at
Sitakunda, Chattogram. Among the betel vine varieties explored in the investigation, a variety was identified as resistant against foot and root rot disease of betel vine. The disease affects the basal part and turns them to rancid. The production of betel vine is degrading due to the incidence of this disease.
The main reason for foot and root rot disease is a soil borne pathogen sclerotium rolfsii, a noxious fungus. The wet and humid weather favour the disease. The mixture of trichoderma and broad spectrum systemic foliar fungicide is effective against the disease, the research proved.
Prof. Rafiqul Islam told to The New Nation that the betel vine is a cash crop for Bangladeshi farmers, but foot and root disease seriously affect the crop ruined the betel vine orchard.
He further added that, he will spread the findings among the farmers through Agricultural Extension Department and report will inform print and electronic media soon after the completion of the rest of the work.
The Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) has identified foot and root rot resistance betel vine variety after four years of research.
Professor Dr. Md Rafiqul Islam, Department of Plant Pathology and his research team have identified the variety as well as proper management of the disease.
The betel vine growers in the country have been suffering serious loss due to the affect of foot and root rot disease. The experiment was done at major betel vine growing areas of Bangladesh where the betel vine is the 4 main cash crop.
The highest incident of foot and root disease was found at Gournadi, Barishal and the lowest incident was found at
Sitakunda, Chattogram. Among the betel vine varieties explored in the investigation, a variety was identified as resistant against foot and root rot disease of betel vine. The disease affects the basal part and turns them to rancid. The production of betel vine is degrading due to the incidence of this disease.
The main reason for foot and root rot disease is a soil borne pathogen sclerotium rolfsii, a noxious fungus. The wet and humid weather favour the disease. The mixture of trichoderma and broad spectrum systemic foliar fungicide is effective against the disease, the research proved.
Prof. Rafiqul Islam told to The New Nation that the betel vine is a cash crop for Bangladeshi farmers, but foot and root disease seriously affect the crop ruined the betel vine orchard.
He further added that, he will spread the findings among the farmers through Agricultural Extension Department and report will inform print and electronic media soon after the completion of the rest of the work.
