Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)
Powdery mildew (Leveillula Taurica)
Symptoms
- Stems and leaves have a white powdery growth.
- The lower leaves are mostly affected.
- Leaves that are heavily infected turn yellow, then dry up and become brown.
- Infected leaves may become distorted and crinkled.
- This disease is mainly seen in winter.
Management
- Field sanitation
- DIssolve Trichoderma 20 gram in one litre of water and spray onto the leaves
Chemical Control
| Sl.No | Generic Name | Trade Name | Color code | Dosage/litre | Knapsack Sprayer (Capacity 10L) | Recommendation | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosage/acre (200 L) | Dosage/hectare (500 L) | |||||||
| 1 | Carbendazim 50 WP | Bavistin, Benfil, Bengard, Benlate, Benmain, Bensaan, Carben, Carziim50, Dhanustin, Dhanustin 50 WP, Fungiguard, Gancarzin50, Glizim, Mintho, Tagstin, Tiara, Zoom | Green | 1 g | 10 g | 200 g | 500 g | spray |
| 2 | Wettable sulphur 80 WP | Dhanusul 80 WP, Dhanusulf, Ganesulf, Insulf, Microsul, Sulfex, Sulfix 80 WP, Sulfex80, Tagsulf, Thiovit, Wettasul | Green | 2 g | 20 g | 400 g | 1000 g | |
| 3 | Dinocap 48 EC | Arathane, Karathane | Blue | 2 ml | 20 ml | 400 ml | 1000 ml | |
Extremely Toxic
Highly Toxic
Moderately Toxic
