• Initial symptoms are in the form of yellowing and browning of leaves.
• Affected leaves die from the base of the plant upward. Infected plants are stunted and often fail to produce flower.
• Wilting may cause rotting of root or the base of the stem.

Management

• Before planting dipping the rooted cuttings in a solution of Pseudomonas fluorescens @2g/litre of water.
• Since the disease spreads mostly through cuttings, it is important to use disease free planting material.
• Disease can further be minimized by following strict sanitation; periodical monitoring; crop rotation and roguing of infected plants.