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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