Powdery mildew

White powdery fungus mainly on younger leaves and stems. Most Jatropha,s get this disease in area's with low temperatures, especially during night time when relative humidity is high.

This disease shows you that you are at the limit of Jatropha territory

Treat with products based on dithiocarbamate (Zineb, Dithane, Manzate etc.)

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