Powdery mass covering entire leaf It is characterised by typical mildew growth which is generally confined to the under-surface of the leaf. When the infection is severe the upper-surface is also covered by the whitish growth of the fungus. Light green patches, corresponding to the diseased areas on the under surface, are visible on the upper side especially when the leaves are held against light. Management When weather is comparatively dry spray twice Wettable Sulphur 3g/lit at 15 days interval , starting from 3 months after sowing. Spray 1ml Hexaconazole or 2ml Dinocap /lit of water at fortnight intervals. The variety Jwala is resistant to this disease.
It is characterised by typical mildew growth which is generally confined to the under-surface of the leaf.
When the infection is severe the upper-surface is also covered by the whitish growth of the fungus.
Light green patches, corresponding to the diseased areas on the under surface, are visible on the upper side especially when the leaves are held against light.
When weather is comparatively dry spray twice Wettable Sulphur 3g/lit at 15 days interval , starting from 3 months after sowing.
Spray 1ml Hexaconazole or 2ml Dinocap /lit of water at fortnight intervals. The variety Jwala is resistant to this disease.
