Effects and Controls of Downey Mildew of Grapes

Prof. Nisar S. Shaikh, Prof. Sushant S. Patil , Prof. Simran R. Sayyad, Prof. Swati S. Bhosale, Prof. Shridhar V. Kulkarni

Downey Mildew, Disease, yield, fruit, losses, etc

Downey Mildew is important disease in commercial  grapes in India. Downy mildew is an extremely serious fungal disease of grapes that can result in severe crop loss. It is caused by the fungus Plasmopara viticola. The pathogen attacks all green parts of the vine, especially the leaves. Lesions on leaves are angular, yellowish, sometimes oily, and located between the veins.This disease causes direct yield losses when flowers, fruit, and shoots become infected. Indirect losses result when premature defoliation impacts fruit quality, predisposes vines to winter injury, and reduces fruit set in the  season.

https://doi.org/10.31871/IJNTR.10.2.4