Late blight
Common Name
late blight
Scientific Name
Phytophthora infestans
Issue
Fungal
Causes
Cool and moist periods increase infections
Prevention
Cultural practices- Use healthy seeds/ planting materials, field sanitation, proper rotation, proper plant spacing, resistant varieties, tool hygiene, solarisation, weather forecasts. Use of 'maigoya' to prevent outreaks of late blight.
Control
Use of fungicides based on copper hydroxide or oxychloride.