Powdery Mildew

Powdery Mildew is a common and widespread fungal plant disease. It affects a wide range of plants, causing white or gray powdery patches on leaves, stems and flowers. Powdery Mildew is a serious disease because it reduces the vigor, yield and quality of the crop, and may even cause complete crop loss. It is important to detect, control and monitor Powdery Mildew in order to ensure the health and viability of crops. Several cultural, chemical, and biological methods are available to control Powdery Mildew, including the use of fungicides, resistant varieties, and the introduction of natural enemies like predatory mites.