Pest & Disease Control for your Crop
Downy mildew
Watermelon
Symptoms
- Yellow, angular spots restricted by veins resembling mosaic mottling appear on upper surface of leaves.
- The corresponding lower surface of these spots shows a purplish downy growth in moist weather.
- The diseased leaves become yellow and fall down.
- Diseased plants get stunted and die.
Preventive Measures
Avoid excess irrigation.
Mix in 200 litres of water and spray
Or
Control Measures
Mix in 200 liters of water and spray.
Or
Mix in 200 liters of water and spray.
Or
Mix in 200 liters of water and spray.
Or
Description
- Relative humidity greater than 85%, high soil moisture and frequent rains is favorable conditions for disease development. Downy mildew can reduce fruit yield, size, quality and marketability.