Incidence of Wilt Disease on Fenugreek Caused by Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht in Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Fenugreek is an annual legume crop with small seeds and self-pollinated plant, belonging to the family Fabaceae. It ranks as the third largest seed spice in India following coriander and cumin. The crop suffers from several diseases, among them wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum is one of the major economically important diseases in many fenugreek growing states of India including Rajasthan. The survey for fenugreek wilt disease during Rabi (winter) season 2021-22 and 2022-23 revealed that wilt disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum is an imperative pathological problem. Average per cent disease incidence was 24.03 per cent recorded in surveyed districts of Rajasthan. Highest average disease incidence (29.31%) was reported in Nagaur followed by Sikar (24.85%), while lowest in Bikaner (17.93%) district.