How to identify downy mildew in pumpkin crop?

25/02/2020Posted on

The major symptoms of downy mildew in pumpkin crop are as follows-

  • Water-soaked lesions are formed on the lower surface of the leaves.
  • Lesions appear first on the older leaves and then progress on the younger leaves.
  • As the lesions expand, they may remain yellow or become dry and brown.
  • Affected vines do not bear fruit properly. 
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Suitable Climate for Pumpkin Production

21/06/2018Posted on

Suitable Climate for Pumpkin Production:-

  • Bottle gourd is a subtropical vegetable and requires hot and humid climatic conditions for its fast growth and higher yield.
  • Sightly wet to semi dry ecological condition is suitable for this crop.
  • Night and Day temperature of 18-22 C and 30-35 C respectively is optimum for its proper growth and high fruit set.
  • The seed germination is fast at the temperature range of 25-30 C.
  • The crop grown at optimum temperature has higher proportion of female flowers and fruit per plant.

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