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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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