Disease on crop
fungalBerry Powdery Mildew on red currant
Podosphaera and Sphaerotheca species
Surface-feeding fungal disease producing white powdery growth on leaves and fruit, particularly damaging on gooseberries.
- Disease
- Berry Powdery Mildew
- Pathogen type
- Fungal
- Crop
- Red Currant
- Scientific name
- Podosphaera and Sphaerotheca species
Berry Powdery Mildew on red currant
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Symptoms on red currant
- ▸ White powdery coating on leaves, shoots, and fruit
- ▸ Distorted new growth
- ▸ Brown-felted mature growth on gooseberry fruit (American mildew)
IPM controls
- ✓ Plant resistant varieties (especially for gooseberry)
- ✓ Sulfur or potassium bicarbonate sprays at first sign
- ✓ Open pruning for airflow
- ✓ Avoid excessive nitrogen
- ✓ Milk spray (1:10 dilution) for organic control
Resistant varieties
Hinnonmaki Red Invicta Captivator
Other crops affected by berry powdery mildew
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