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Powdery mildew: Erysiphe cichoracearum

Safflower

Symptom

Symptom The disease is characterized by whitish powdery growth on leaves. Later the fungus spreads over the entire leaf. Leaves turn yellow and dry up. Management Use resistant varieties. Follow field sanitation. Seed the crop at the recommended time. Spineless genotypes are more susceptible. Spray wettable sulphur 3 g/l or Carbendazim 0.05% for the control of the disease
  • The disease is characterized by whitish powdery growth on leaves.
  • Later the fungus spreads over the entire leaf. Leaves turn yellow and dry up.
  • Use resistant varieties.
  • Follow field sanitation.
  • Seed the crop at the recommended time.
  • Spineless genotypes are more susceptible.
  • Spray wettable sulphur 3 g/l or Carbendazim 0.05% for the control of the disease