First report of the seed-borne nature of root and collar rot disease caused by Emphasis Type="Italic"Rhizoctonia solani/Emphasis in sunflower from India

摘要

This is the first report of the seed-borne nature of root and collar rot disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani in sunflower from India. The disease incidence has increased from 17% in 2006 to 21% in 2008. Consequently, disease monitoring and management measures need to be taken.