{"id":15833,"date":"2025-04-20T09:53:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T09:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15833"},"modified":"2025-04-20T09:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T09:55:13","slug":"root-rot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/root-rot\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Rot"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Farmers in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, are facing significant losses due to root rot disease affecting their &#8216;pichi poo&#8217; (red jasmine) crops.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fungal infection causes root decay, hindering bud formation and ultimately reducing yields.<\/li>\n<li>Red jasmine cultivation is widespread in Tiruchy, with farmers relying on the crop for income during peak harvest season (February-September).<\/li>\n<li>The disease is impacting farmers who invested in planting red jasmine in January 2024, after spending significant amounts on fertilizers and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Root rot can be caused by overwatering, fungal pathogens (Armillaria mellea, Clitocybe tabescens, and Fusarium) and oomycetes (Pythium, Phytophthora, and Aphanomyces).<\/li>\n<li>The horticulture department has been notified and is planning a field visit to assess the situation and advise farmers on disease management.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Pichi poo&#8217; is a sought-after flower for garlands used in temples and ceremonies, contributing to its economic importance for farmers.<\/li>\n<li>Root rot spreads through soil, especially when soggy and fungal spores multiply.<\/li>\n<li>Control measures include planting in well-drained soils, using resistant varieties, and removing affected plants. 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