Mango Blossoms Falling? Powdery Mildew Threatens Yield, Experts Offer Remedy

• A serious disease, powdery mildew, is causing mango blossoms and small fruits to shed, leading to significant production loss for farmers.
• The disease is identified by a white powdery fungus on mango blossoms, which later turns black, causing soft stalks to rot.
• If not controlled, powdery mildew can cause severe financial losses by affecting both flowers and mature fruits.
• Agricultural experts advise immediate treatment upon initial symptoms to prevent the disease from becoming severe.
• Effective treatment involves spraying fungicides like Karathane or Sulfex (3 grams per liter of water), with repeat applications if necessary.

Why It Matters: Timely identification and fungicide application are crucial to control powdery mildew and save mango crops.