PhD Holder Shares 5 Easy Plant Fungus Fixes

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Mumbai researcher Ekta Chaudhary, with a PhD from IISc, Bengaluru, offers simple solutions for common plant fungal infections. She explains that warm, humid Indian weather encourages fungus growth, leading to wilting and weakness. Signs include white powdery coating, black spots on roses, or mould on cucumbers. While neem oil is useful, Chaudhary recommends a milk-and-water spray for powdery mildew.