Question

Which of the following diseases is associated with invention of Bordeaux mixture?

A Downey mildew of grape Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Downey mildew of pearl millet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Downey mildew of apple Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Downey mildew of onion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The Bordeaux mixture fungicide (copper sulfate and lime), discovered accidentally in 1882, was used successfully against grapes downy mildew.

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