Chilli plants  were infected with some disease.  Leaves were wilting as well as necrosis and discolouration of the leaves was observed.

Fig: Infected leaf showing disease symptoms

When infected leaves were observed under foldscope we found oval shaped black lined spores and they are microconidia of Fusarium spp.

Fig: Microconidia of Fusarium spp

Fusarium wilt, widespread plant disease caused by many forms of the soil-inhabiting fungus Fusarium oxysporum . Several hundred plant species are susceptible, including economically important food crops such as sweet potatoes, tomatoes, legumes, melons, and bananas (in which the infection is known as Panama disease).

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