Comparison of Foliar Spray Efficacy of Electrolytically Ozonated Water and Acidic Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water for Controlling Powdery Mildew Infection on Cucumber Leaves

Abstract

We investigated and compared the effects of foliar sprays of electrolytically ozonated water (OW) and acidic electrolyzed oxidizing water (AEOW) on severity of powdery mildew infection (PMI) and occurrence of visible physiological disorder on cucumber leaves. Foliar spray of OW contained severity of PMI to almost the same level as the initial value, without any visible physiological disorder. Although severity of PMI on AEOW-sprayed leaves was significantly lower than on OW-sprayed leaves, the leaves showed a visible physiological disorder after the first spray. These results indicate that OW is a viable option for controlling PMI on cucumber leaves at low initial severity levels, or for prevention of PMI, and that AEOW can be used for controlling PMI with special efforts taken against a visible physiological disorder.