Identification and Prevention of Downy Mildew in Cucumber

Powdery mildew disease is a major disease in cucumber crops which spreads through the fungus. Powdery mildew appears as a white powder on leaves and stems. On touching the parts affected by powdery mildew, the fingers get powdery. Due to powdery mildew disease, the process of photosynthesis is interrupted and flowers and fruits are not formed in the crop. When the problem of powdery mildew disease is high, there is a decrease in production.

Control: Powdery mildew can be controlled by spraying M-45 (Mancozeb 75% WP) 400 gm/Acre or Jatayu Chlorothalonil 75% WP at 400 gm/acre mixed in 200 litres of water twice at 10 days intervals.

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Downy mildew is a fungal disease that affects a lot of cucumber plants., which can affect the plant at all stages. Due to this disease spots appear on the interveinal surface of the leaves of the plant. and the leaves turn yellow and fall. Plants affected by downy mildew do not grow properly and plants do not bear good fruits.

Control: Downy mildew can be controlled by spraying M-45 (Mancozeb 75% WP) at 400 gm/Acre or Jatayu Chlorothalonil 75% WP at 400 gm/acre mixed in 200 litres of water twice at 10-day intervals.

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