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Field Evaluation of Potential New Fungicides for Control of Lettuce Downey and Powdery Mildew in 1994 and 1995

Downy and powdery mildew are caused by the plant pathogenic fungi Bremia lactucae and Erysiphe cichoracearum, respectively. Cool and moist environmental conditions favor development of downy mildew, while warmer and dry weather is conducive for development of powdery mildew. Potential new fungicides were evaluated for control of these diseases during 1994 and 1995. In 1994, downy mildew did not occur in the test plots; however, powdery mildew was severe and was controlled most effectively by Microthiol. In the 1995 study, both downy and powdery mildew developed in the test plots. The highest level of downy mildew control was achieved with three experimental compounds, Fluazinam, Dimethomorph, and BAS-490. The most effective fungicides for control of powdery mildew in 1995 were BAS-490 and Microthiol.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/221462
Date08 1900
CreatorsMatheron, Michael E., Porchas, Martin
ContributorsOebker, Norman F.
PublisherCollege of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
Source SetsUniversity of Arizona
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish
Typetext, Article
RelationSeries P-100, 370100

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