A New Way to Grow Healthier Lettuce: Using UV Light and Organic Fungicide to Control Powdery Mildew in the Greenhouse
Content Source: Rodale Institute

Resource Explained
Rodale Institute researchers conducted a study evaluating whether UV-B light combined with the organic fungicide MilStop could control powdery mildew in greenhouse lettuce, a disease that can cut yields by up to 30%. This one-pager summarizes the findings, noting that the combined treatment reduced powdery mildew incidence, with MilStop boosting yield and UV-B increasing amino acid content.
Region
Northeast/Mid-Atlantic
Topic
Disease Management
Year Published
2025



