PATH 372 Diseases of Horticultural Crops
PATH 372 Diseases of Horticultural Crops
PATH 372 Diseases of Horticultural Crops
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6) White rust – Albugo candida (Syn: Cystopus candidus)<br />
Symptoms<br />
White, shiny raised blisters (pustules) on the lower surfaces <strong>of</strong> leaves, stems &<br />
flowers.<br />
Pustules coalesce to form irregular patches<br />
The epidermis ruptures exposing white spore mass which gives the pustule a<br />
powdery appearance<br />
Distortion <strong>of</strong> the floral parts including petals, pistils and anthers due to hypertrophy<br />
and hyperplasia<br />
Plants malformed beyond recognition<br />
Disease cycle<br />
P.I: Oospores in soil and Perennial weeds hosts<br />
S.I: Sporangia & Oospores carried by wind<br />
Management<br />
Sanitary measures<br />
Crop rotation<br />
Destruction <strong>of</strong> weeds<br />
Spray 0.8% B.M or any copper fungicide<br />
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