The first instances of powdery mildew in sugar beet have been reported in crops near the south Suffolk and north Norfolk coasts, according to the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO). Mildew ...

Sugar beet growers in the UK are set to benefit from a new SDHI-azole fungicide that promises extra firepower for managing the four key beet diseases: cercospora, powdery mildew, rust and ...

Sugar production from sugar beet accounts for 20 per cent of the world's supply. Erysiphe betae, a sugar beet powdery mildew can cause sugar yield losses of up to 20 per cent.

Sugar beet is a type of root vegetable that is grown primarily for sugar production. It belongs to the same family as the table beet, but it has higher sugar content, making it valuable for the ...

This image shows a powdery mildew disease trial carried out by the British Beet Research Organisation in Suffolk.

Powdery mildew, a common fungal disease, loves spring weather. Stop outbreaks with well-timed (and well-placed) watering or homemade sprays.

In the vegetable garden, powdery mildew can damage cucumbers, squashes, tomatoes, peppers, beets, melons, peas, beans, and a number of other crops. Different plants are affected by different fungi.