Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Brahmane PR, Abhang PB, Kumbhar RA, CD Deokar and Khaire PB

Abstract:
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is belonging to family Cucurbitaceae one of the most popular and favorite vegetable crops in different parts of the world. Powdery mildew of cucumber caused by Erysiphe cichoraciarum DC, is one of the most important fungal diseases and is responsible for substantial yield losses. The present investigation was undertaken to study the epidemiology of the disease and to develop suitable management practices under field conditions during Kharif 2018-19 and 2019-20. In the present study, systematic survey was carried out to know the severity and distribution of cucumber powdery mildew in cucumber growing areas of Western Maharashtra and also to study the symptomatology to get status of the disease. The severity of cucumber powdery mildew in Western Maharashtra was noticed variation from locality to locality, because of type of varieties grown, different environmental conditions, cropping pattern and buildup of inoculum due to ideal microclimatic condition at different localities. Two villages varying Arangaon percent disease index (PDI) 30.88 percent of Jamkhed tahsil and Mirajgaon percent disease index (PDI) 36.44 percent of Karjat tahsil of Ahmednagar district were identified as hot spots for cucumber powdery mildew disease in Western Maharashtra.