Powdery mildew in field peas: a growers guide to management

Pulse point number: 14    Edition: Second edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Dec 2003

Powdery mildew occurs sporadically across southern NSW. Severe infections occur around one year in 10. In northern and central NSW the disease occurs regularly and it’s management is an integral component of production systems.

This Pulse point includes information on the following:

  • The disease
  • Potential economic cost to growers
  • Managing the disease
    • Paddock sampling
    • Disease identification
    • Fungicidal control
    • Fungicide control programs - reactive and preventative programs.