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The control of swede powdery mildew

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

P. J. Brain  and
W. J. Whittington
P. J. Brain
Affiliation:
Nottingham University School of Agriculture, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough
W. J. Whittington
Affiliation:
Nottingham University School of Agriculture, Sutton Bonington, Loughborough
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Summary

Three methods of controlling swede mildew were compared. Mildew infection was reduced by delayed sowing but yields from later sown plots were seriously reduced. Infection was reduced but not eliminated on resistant varieties. Highly effective chemical control was achieved with the fungicide Persulon, which showed both eradicant and protective properties. The yield differences between a genetically resistant and a susceptible variety were eliminated when Persulon was used.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 93 , Issue 1 , August 1979 , pp. 59 - 65
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1979

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