Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni)
Minor Pest Description
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease which appears as white, powdery spots that may form on both surfaces of leaves, on shoots, and sometimes on flowers and fruit. These spots gradually spread over a large area of the leaves and stems. Leaves infected with powdery mildew may gradually turn completely yellow, die, and fall off, which exposes cabbage head to sunburn.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Plant in sunny areas as much as possible, provide good air circulation.
- Overhead sprinkling may help reduce powdery mildew because spores are washed off the plant.
- Plant resistant varieties
- Remove all crop debris after harvesting
Minor Pest Firstcontent
117
Pest Type
fungal
Host Plants
Cabbage,Kales,other Brassicas- Revised
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