STUDIES ON ONION DOWNY MILDEW DISEASE AND ITS CONTROL METHODS

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Prof. of Plant Pathology, Fac. of Agric., Menoufia Univ.

2 Assistant Prof. of Plant Pathology, Fac. of Agric., Menoufia Univ.

3 Letuerer of Plant Phsiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University

Abstract

The objective of this study was to control onion downy mildew ODM disease using some ecofriendly methods instead of fungicides. Such methods included fertilization with actosol and compost; in addition to the recommended doses of fertilizers; medical plant water extracts, plant oils, biocontrol agents and specific fungicides. The tested control methods significantly reduced the infection with Peronospora destructor (Bark.), improved growth characteristics, photosynthetic pigments, water relations and yield production.

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Menoufia Journal of Plant Protection
Volume 2, Issue 6 - Serial Number 6
November and December 2017
Pages 351-352

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