Preliminary evaluation of incidence and severity of powdery mildew and rust disease of garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) in Allahabad

Abstract

Survey was conducted in different villages of Allahabad for powdery mildew and rust disease severity. During survey, maximum powdery mildew severity (32.77) was observed in Koraon, followed by Kaundhiyara (30.21), Karchhana (29.52), Manda (28.76), Meja (28.07), Chaka (26.12), Manda (28.76) and Shankergarh (24.16). Powdery mildew disease severity was found to be least in Jasra (23.31). Similarly, maximum rust severity was observed in Karchhana (45.31) followed by Kaundhiyara (43.98), Jasra (36.73), Chaka (35.13), Shankargarh (34.64), Manda (34.33), Meja (29.84) and Koraon (27.11). Rust disease index was found to be least in Urwan (25.79).