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Agriculture · Q697

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 697

Q697

Powdery mildew in cucurbits is controlled by spraying

A.
Ridomil MZ
Answer
B.
Wettable sulphur
C.
Hexaconazole
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Powdery mildew in cucurbits is controlled by spraying Ridomil MZ.
Powdery mildew of cucurbits is caused by two common fungal pathogens, Podosphaera xanthii and Erysiphe cichoracearum.
An effective strategy for powdery mildew management should include resistant varieties, proper cultural practices, and applications of traditional fungicides, biorational products, or biological agents.
Ridomil MZ is a dry flowable containing 0.04 lb of mefenoxam used for certain diseases of cucumbers, melons, summer squash and grapes.