Control of powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha) on apple seedlings using anhydrous milk fat and soybean oil emulsions
2011 ◽
Vol 64
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pp. 201-208
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Keyword(s):
Milk Fat
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Powdery mildew (PM) is one of the most serious global diseases of apples roses cucurbits grapes and cereals The potential of anhydrous milk fat (AMF) and soybean oil (SBO) formulations to control apple PM (caused by Podosphaera leucotricha) on the apple cultivar Royal Gala was investigated Potted seedlings in a glasshouse were left unsprayed or subjected to weekly sprays of AMF SBO fungicide (sulphur as Kumulus DF) or water During 67 weeks of treatment the AMF and SBO formulations significantly reduced PM to