Efficacy of plant extracts for the control of powdery mildew of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)

Abstract

Evaluation of  five plant extracts namely, Andrographis paniculata, Azadirachta indica, Polyalthialongifolia, Saraca indica  and Adina cardifolia for the control of powdery mildew of coriander(Coriandrum sativum), in comparison with wettable sulfur 0.3%  indicated that A. paniculataand A. indica   were singnificantly superior in reduction of disease severity and incresase ingrain yield over control indicating their potential for use as a component in integreatedmanagement of the disease.