Disease on crop
fungalPowdery Mildew on apple
Podosphaera leucotricha
Surface-feeding fungal disease that distorts new growth and reduces yields.
- Disease
- Powdery Mildew
- Pathogen type
- Fungal
- Crop
- Apple
- Scientific name
- Podosphaera leucotricha
Powdery Mildew on apple
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Symptoms on apple
- ▸ White powdery growth on shoots and leaves
- ▸ Distorted new growth
- ▸ Reduced flower bud quality
IPM controls
- ✓ Resistant varieties
- ✓ Sulfur or potassium bicarbonate sprays
- ✓ Pruning for airflow
- ✓ Avoid excessive nitrogen
Resistant varieties
Liberty Williams Pride
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