Carrot is a very nutritious vegetable. It contains high-quality beta-carotene, vitamin A, minerals and antioxidants. But its most important benefit is to increase eyesight. Apart from this, there are many other health benefits.
Carrots are available all year round, even though they are a winter vegetable. Rich in vitamins and minerals. Carrots help to keep the body healthy, increase immunity and even practice beauty. He says, “Carrots contain a lot of beta-carotene. Vegetables do not contain vitamin A directly. Beta-carotene works like vitamin A.
Carrot increases immunity in the human body. * Carrot plays an important role in maintaining intestinal health. * Carrot helps to cure diarrhea and reduce nausea. * Carrot protects the balance of acid and alkali in the human body.
Please find the below carrots disease & solutions:
Southern blight disease of carrots:
A type of fungal attack results in root rot and white mycelia of the fungus and mustard seed-like skerrosia. The tree is slowly falling. Later, the whole tree dies. Integrated suppression management: If possible, collect and destroy or burn affected trees. Before sowing, seed treatment (Vitavex-2.5 gm or Bavishtin-2 gm/kg seed) treated with Trichoderma gridii (3-4 gm/kg seed). Trichoderma gridii at the rate of 30 grams / 500 grams mixed with dung and applied to the soil. Cultivate grain crops several times in the affected land and plant beans again. After harvesting, burn old trees and garbage. When preparing the land, plow the land deeply. Do not give excessive irrigation after the seedlings grow.
Carrot scab disease :
On the surface of the affected carrot, there are large bruised spots. Although it does not affect the yield, the market price is lower. Integrated suppression management: Collect and destroy affected plant parts. Роврал or копар oxychloride by mixing 2 grams/per liter of water and spraying. Do not eat or sell that vegetable within 15 days after spraying. Do not collect seeds from infected plants. Sow seeds early. Use a balanced fertilizer. Cultivation of disease resistant varieties such as Bari variety.
Carrot black rot disease:
Yellow spots can be seen at the base of the leaves of the affected plant. A hole can be seen on the carrot. Integrated suppression management: Collect and destroy affected plant parts. Роврал 2 grams/per liter of water mixed and sprayed. Do not plant carrots repeatedly on the same land. Do not collect seeds from infected plants. Sow seeds early. Use a balanced fertilizer. Cultivation of disease resistant varieties such as Bari variety.
Carrot bursting problem:
If there is a long drought or due to dry and hot air, due to physiological reasons or if the soil is too hard, or due to sudden irrigation or application of excess nitrogen fertilizer or hormones, carrots may burst. Integrated suppression management: Regular moderate irrigation during the dry season Applying sufficient organic fertilizers. Do not plant carrots too densely If you anticipate such a problem, do not apply additional nitrogen fertilizers or hormones to the field.
Carrot violet root rot disease:
Root rot starts in front of the main root of the carrot or on the carrot and gradually rots upwards. The soil starts to stick to the carrot. Integrated suppression management: At the beginning of the attack, collect and destroy part of the affected tree. Роврал ба копар oxychloride by mixing 2 grams/per liter of water and spraying. Do not plant carrots repeatedly on the same land. Do not collect seeds from infected plants. Sow seeds early. Use a balanced fertilizer. Cultivating grain crops on the land several times and then cultivating carrots. Alternative feeding such as keeping weeds clean and destroying crop residues.
Carrot soft rot disease:
Affected carrots become soft and rot. A kind of smell also comes out from rotten carrots. Integrated suppression management: Collect and destroy affected plant parts. Spray by mixing copper oxychloride 2 grams/per liter of water. Do not plant carrots repeatedly on the same land. Do not collect seeds from infected plants. Sow seeds early. Use a balanced fertilizer. Cultivating grain crops on the land several times and then cultivating carrots. Alternative feeding such as keeping weeds clean and destroying crop residues.
Bacterial leaf blight disease of carrots:
Small spots of yellow-brown to brown color can be seen on the edges of the affected leaves. Gradually, multiple spots merge into large spots and spread on the leaves. The leaves get scorched and the aga becomes bent. Integrated suppression management: Sow seeds early. Use a balanced fertilizer. Cultivation of disease resistant varieties such as Bari variety. Spray by mixing copper oxychloride 2 grams/per liter of water. Do not eat or sell that vegetable within 15 days after spraying. Do not collect seeds from infected plants. Collect and destroy affected plant parts.
Carrot powdery mildew disease:
A white powdery spot appears on the leaves and plants, which gradually spreads throughout the leaves. If more are affected, the leaves turn yellow or black and die. Integrated suppression management: If possible, collect and destroy the affected part of the tree. Keep the field clean and have good drainage. (Mancozeb+Metaloxyl) group fungicide such as Ridomil Gold 2 g/liter or Sulfur fungicide such as Cumulus 4 g or Geivet or Monovit or Thiovit 2 g or Carbendazim group fungicide such as Goldazim 0.5 ml. Or Mkozim or QB or Champion mixed with water at the rate of 2 grams/liter and sprayed. Do not eat or sell that vegetable within 15 days after spraying. Do not collect seeds from the affected field. Don’t harm the environment and public health by using bullet pesticides. Sow the seeds early. Use a balanced fertilizer. Cultivate disease-resistant varieties such as Bari Invented/ other improved varieties. Alternative feeders such as: keep weeds clean.
Carrot leaf burn disease:
Small spots of green-brown to brown color can be seen on the affected leaves. Gradually, multiple spots merge into large spots and spread on the leaves. Spots can also be seen on the leaves. Integrated suppression management: Collect and destroy affected plant parts. Роврал or копар oxychloride by mixing 2 grams/per liter of water and spraying. Do not eat or sell that vegetable within 15 days after spraying. Do not collect seeds from infected plants Sow seeds early Use balanced fertilizer Cultivation of disease-resistant varieties such as Bari variety Alternative feeding such as: keeping weeds clean.
Carrot seedling drop disease:
A water-soaked spot can be seen around the base of the affected plant. White fungus at the base and many times mustard-like fungus seedlings are found. The roots rot, the sapling falls, the tree dies. If the soil and the surface of the soil are hard, the disease will spread. The disease is soil-borne and spreads through soil, infected plants and water. Integrated suppression management: Providing moderate irrigation and sufficient organic fertilizers and keeping a good drainage system. Mustard oil is applied to the land at the rate of 300 kg/ha. Eprodione or carbendazim group fungicides such as 2 grams of Rovral or 1 gram of Bavistin per liter of water, sprayed and soaked with soil. Do not plant carrots repeatedly on the same land. Don’t grow carrots in areas that are in the shade most of the day. Before sowing, treat the seeds by mixing 2-3 grams of Provax or Carbendazim per kg of seeds. For red soil or acidic soil, apply Dolochun at the rate of 4 kg per cent (once every three years). Before sowing seeds, spread dry wood dust on the seed bed or field in a thickness of 3 inches. Solarizing the soil – covering the soil with polythene during the sun.
