Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Institute urges caution against the spread of powdery mildew in greenhouse floriculture in "high temperature and dry environment" conditions.

The Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Institute has urged floriculture farmers to actively manage the environment and take preventive measures against the spread of powdery mildew in greenhouse flowers as the daily temperature difference increases and sunlight decreases. According to the Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Institute, powdery mildew easily occurs in high-temperature, dry environments and is known to damage various crops such as gerberas, chrysanthemums, and roses. Initially, it appears as white powder on the surface of the leaves, but as it progresses, the entire leaf becomes covered in white powder, inhibiting photosynthesis and causing leaf drop and fruit damage, which hinders growth and directly affects commercial quality and yield. In particular, the Gyeongbuk Agricultural Technology Institute emphasized that since the spores of the powdery mildew pathogen are easily transmitted through the air, prevention and rapid initial control are most important. Therefore, ...