Foot Rot Disease
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a biocontrol agent, Trichoderma asperellum, to manage foot rot disease in Basmati rice crops. About Foot Rot Disease: It is a fungal disease affecting Basmati rice crops, primarily at the seedling stage. Caused by Fusarium verticillioides, a soil-seed borne pathogen. Spreads …
