The College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences at the University of Baghdad discussed a Ph.D. dissertation titled “Humidity Control for the Prevention of Downy Mildew Disease on Cucumber Plants in Greenhouses”** by student Asaad Khudair Al-Luhaibi from the Plant Protection Department .
The study aimed to reduce the use of pesticides to combat downy mildew disease on cucumber plants in greenhouse conditions by controlling humidity. It also involved collecting samples from five regions in central Iraq to partially identify the downy mildew pathogen using PCR technology.
The researcher recommended installing humidity and temperature monitoring devices in greenhouses due to their essential role in predicting the occurrence or appearance of infections. He also suggested conducting instructional seminars to educate farmers on achieving pesticide-free crops.
Congratulations to the researcher on this achievement and best wishes for further success.
