Undiagnosed -- India
Due to heavy rainfall and moisture in the air, onion crops in Chitradurga [district] have been hit by purple blotch and bulb rot diseases, leading to massive losses. [The] horticulture department is asking farmers to use pesticides to control the spread. "Until the crops receive ample sunshine, these diseases cannot be controlled. Water-logged areas are suffering a lot," said deputy director G Savitha. About 16 500 hectares [about 40 800 acres] is [cultivated] for onion crops. [A farmer] said
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