Effect of Fungicides on Soft Rot of Turmeric

Turmeric is infected by Phytium myiotylum Drch. causing soft rot. In order to control soft rot, the different fungicides used were Mancozeb, Thiram and Carbendazim. The concentration used for the treatment was from 0.25 to 2.0% by using slice method. Among these fungicides, thiram shows highest sensitivity by inhibiting the maximum growth of the pathogen. Carbendazim shows intermediate inhibition and mancozeb least inhibition of the pathogen. This clearly indicates that these fungicides can be used to control soft rot of turmeric caused by Pthytium myriotylum Drch.