First report of Athelia rolfsii (=Sclerotium rolfsii) associated with foot rot disease of Chrysanthemum morifolium in India.

Chrysanthemum morifolium L. is an important flower crop grown in different parts of Karnataka for its striking cut flowers and international market value. During a field survey (Mysore district, Karnataka, February, 2022), chrysanthemum fields were found infected with foot rot disease.