Berseem Fungal Problem

We are not professional pathologists, but cloudy days that persist over an extended period of time can lead to fungal diseases such as root rot caused by Rhizoctenia and Fusanium or stem rot caused by Scelortinia. Some cultural recommendations for Trifolium alexandrinum (berseem) include: leveling the area so there is no stagnant water, reduce irrigation during cloudy days and cutting the crop frequently to allow more light into the ground. We suggest you contact a horticulturist familiar with cover/forage crops such as berseem at an agricultural university such as Institute of Agricultural Sciences – University of the Punjab
pu.edu.pk/home/department/53/Institute-of-Agricultural-Sciences‎ or a local department of agriculture for confirmation of the problem and recommended methods of control. We hope you find this information helpful, but again we are not professional pathologists and you should seek the advice of a professional.