Crop Name: Potato
Disease Name : Late Blight (Pachheti Angmari)
- This disease is caused by a fungus called Phytophthora infestans.
- It spreads rapidly under cool, humid, and foggy weather conditions and usually attacks the crop during the tuber formation stage.
- Small, dark green to purplish-black spots appear on the leaves.
- Under moist conditions, a white, cottony fungal growth can be seen on the underside of infected leaves.
- The infection spreads to stems and tubers, causing rotting and decay.
- Use disease-resistant improved seed varieties.
- Apply recommended fungicides in balanced doses under proper scientific guidance.
