Downey mildew

Catalogue Type
Plant Diseases Catalogue
Scientific Name
Peronospora parasitica
Distinguishing Characters
Reddish spot appears on upper leaf surface, and white fungal growth on lower surface. Disease appears frequently in nursery plants.
Peduncles too become black.
Host Crop
Crucifers
Photo of Pathogen
Photo of Damaged Crop
Description

·         Seed treatment with 50% wp carbendazim

·         Avoid crowding in nursery plants

·         Mancozeb 75% wp spray @ 3gm/litre