Untimely rains lead to surge in fungal growth on onions

Onions entering vegetable markets in Bengaluru in recent days are covered with black fungus or mould, as untimely rains hit several regions before the southwest monsoon set in. This has also led to such onions being sold at lower rates. While unaffected onions are being sold at ₹20 to 25 per kg, those affected by fungus are being sold for ₹15.

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