Characterization and management of cumin wilt

The present investigation on “Characterization and management of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini causing cumin wilt” was carried out at P.G. Research Laboratory and Pathology Research farm, Department of Plant Pathology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, during 2011-12 to 2013-14. Wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini is a serious disease of cumin. Considering its regular occurrence and economic loss the wilt pathogen was selected for present investigation to generate the informations to find out the pathogenic nature and variability among different isolates, screening of cultivars/lines and testing of chemicals and bioagents for the wilt management, under field condition to come out with the economical and sustainable solution of wilt in cumin cultivation.