Save Pea Crops from Powdery Mildew: Expert Tips for Higher Yields

• Powdery mildew severely impacts pea and Lathyrus crops in Chhattisgarh during Rabi season, causing significant yield and quality loss.
• Symptoms begin as a light white powder on leaves, intensifying during flowering and pod formation, leading to shriveled grains.
• Dr. Vinod Nirmalkar recommends timely spraying of Sulfex (3g/L) or Kerathane (2g/L) to combat the disease.
• Preventive measures include using disease-resistant varieties, proper seed treatment, and balanced agricultural practices.
• Other diseases like wilt, downy mildew, rust, and bacterial blight also threaten pea crops, requiring comprehensive management.

Why It Matters: Timely identification and scientific management are crucial to protect pea and Lathyrus crops from diseases and ensure good yields.