TECHNICAL DOCUMENT ON POWDERY MILDEW AND ANTHRACNOSE OF Mentha SPP | Asian Journal of Plant and ...

Mentha spp. (locally known as spearmint or mint) is a widely grown vegetable crop in many regions across the world. Powdery mildew and anthracnose were among the fungi that affected it. Powdery mildew on Mentha spp. is caused by the fungus Golovinomyces biocellatus (Formerly Erysiphe cichoracearum), which overwinters on mint, stubble, and a variety of wild hosts. The disease manifests itself in the form of white powdery patches on the plant's leaves and stems. As a result, as the disease progresses, these patches become larger and denser. This disease can be managed by removing plant waste, removing affected plants from previous seasons, and employing a variety of fungicides. Another significant fungal disease that affects Mentha spp. is anthracnose. The fungi Sphaceloma menthae and Colletotrichum spp., both of which are seed-borne fungi, cause it. Circular, oval, or irregular spots appear yellow to brown at first, then turn black as the disease progresses. Use of healthy plant materials, mechanical methods, and the application of appropriate fungicides can all help to control this disease. Both of these diseases are very essential and destructive to mint plants, reducing crop production and resulting in large financial losses. Powdery mildew is therefore more dangerous than anthracnose. We present current understanding of powdery mildew and anthracnose diseases epidemiology, symptoms and signs, disease cycle, ecology, and disease management in this technical document.

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