Powdery
mildew - a serious disease of mango. |
Misra, A. K. |
Central
Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Rehmankhera, PO. Kakori, Lucknow
- 227 107, India |
Powdery
mildew caused by Oidium mangiferae , is the most important disease of
mango. It is reported from 35 countries in the world and reported to
cause up to 90% loss in India. Besides inflorescence infection, it
causes different types of symptoms on leaves and fruits. Based on
epidemiological studies and control measures conducted for the last 15
years at CISH, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh, India), a disease cycle and an
integrated disease management practice is proposed. Disease can easily
be controlled by adopting suitable cultural practices and timely
application of spray schedule. As the disease is weather-sensitive,
need-based control measures are suggested based on the prevailing
environmental conditions. |
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