Prevention of Powdery Mildew in Pea crop

The symptoms of this disease are first seen on the old leaves, later they appear on the other part of the plant.
The powder is deposited on both the surfaces of pea leaves.
After which powdery spots are formed on soft stems, pods, etc.
The white powder appears on the surface of the plant. The fruits either do not develop or remain underdeveloped.
Use resistant varieties like- Arka Ajit, PSM-5, Jawahar Pea- 4 JP-83, JRS-14,
Spray hexaconazole 5% SC @ 400 ml / acre or sulfur 80% WDG @ 500 gram / acre or Tebuconazole 10% + sulfur 65% WG @ 500 gram / acre
Spraying of Trichoderma viride @ 500 gram/acre or Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 250 grams as a biological treatment.

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