Identification Symptoms

  • Rapid wilting and death of the entire plant without any yellowing or spotting of leaves are the characteristic symptom.
  • All branches wilt at about the same time.
  • When the stem of a wilted plant is cut across, the pith has a darkened, water-soaked appearance.
  • Greyish slimy ooze comes out on pressing the stem.
  • In later stages of the disease, decay of the pith may cause extensive hollowing of the stem.