Effect of Storage Conditions on Macrophomina phaseolina Root Rot in Cluster bean

摘要

Cluster bean, an important legume crop, suffers severely from blight and root rot disease caused by Macrophomina phaseolina. Storage condition has a direct influence on seed mycoflora. Eight per cent seed moisture for six months displayed a minimum incidence of M. phaseolina and maximum seed germination. Storage temperature of 40 C and RH of 90% for 6 months of storage restricted for incidence of M. phaseolina in cluster bean.