Factors affecting development of downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) of onion (Allium cepa)

Indian Journal of Agricultural Science

Volumn 67, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 71-74

  Develash, R K ^a,b   Sugha, S K ^a,c  

^a CSK HIMACHAL PRADESH AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY   (India)

^b Himachal Co Oper Agric Rural D   (India)

^c Department of Plant Pathology ^*

Author keywords

Allium cepa; Disease severity; Downy mildew; Onion; Peronospora destructor

Indexed keywords

ALLIUM CEPA; PERONOSPORA DESTRUCTOR;

EID: 0031426820     PISSN: 00195022     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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