Powdery Mildew BluesThe farmers’ constant nuisance Powdery mildew has since time immemorial wrecked havoc to the farmers and still with the modern science continues to be an headache among farming communities, dare ask a Rose grower, cucumber, mango, strawberry to name but a few, which disease consumes their time, labor and resources more, surely he/she will not forget powdery mildew.
Description
Powdery mildew refers to the grayish white powder like mart that form on plant surface tissues. It is rated as one of the most widespread fungal problem both in green house and outdoor crops. Floriculture farmers fight the disease all year round. The disease in roses affects leaves, stems, flower buds, sepals, petals and young shoots however new shoots being more susceptible to infection and weak areas such as the flower neck.. Older leaves may not be affected but purplish blotches are observed underneath. Young leaves, buds become distorted and may easily drop or severely get deformed.