Characteristic Symptoms: | |
Leaf tissue exposed to herbicide drift turns white/very pale yellow or bleached. | |
Leaves become distorted or twisted. | |
Herbicide injury often occurs in a distinct pattern within the field. | |
Management and Control: | |
Avoid spraying during windy days.
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Apply herbicide with a coarse spray ( large drops) or use sprayer with wide angle nozzle.
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Use separate sprayer for herbicide and pesticide or clean thoroughly the sprayer before usage.
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References: | |
Compendium of Onion and Garlic Diseases and Pest (2nd Edition) | |
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