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Pumpkin Fruit Rot Threatens 40% Yield: Farmers Urged to Act Now

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News18•06-03-2026, 10:16

Pumpkin Fruit Rot Threatens 40% Yield: Farmers Urged to Act Now

•Fruit rot poses a significant threat to pumpkin crops, potentially causing 30-40% yield loss, raising farmer concerns.
•Caused by excessive moisture, waterlogging, fruits touching the ground, heavy soil, and diseases like downy mildew and Phytophthora.
•Symptoms include watery spots on the lower fruit, turning black/brown, foul odor, and small fruits turning yellow and falling off.
•Prevention involves cultivating on raised beds, ensuring proper drainage, spreading straw under vines, light irrigation, and balanced fertilizers.
•Control measures include fungicides (Mancozeb, Carbendazim, Metalaxyl) or organic options like Trichoderma; immediately remove affected fruits.

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