Powdery Mildew of Chili
Leveillula taurica
Chilifungal
A fungal disease producing yellow leaf blotches with white powdery growth underneath, causing premature leaf drop.
Symptoms
Yellow blotches on the upper leaf surface with white, powdery fungal growth on the underside, leading to premature leaf drop.
Favorable conditions
- •Warm, dry conditions with high humidity at night
Management
- 1Apply sulfur or a targeted systemic fungicide
- 2Plant resistant varieties where available
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