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Peronosclerospora philippinensis, commonly known as Philippine downy mildew, is a species of mildew of the fungal-like protist class Oomycetes. It is related to Phytophthora infestans , which caused the potato blight that led to the Great Irish famine .
Peronospora sparsa is an oomycete plant pathogen that causes downy mildew in berry producing plants; especially in the genus's Rubus and Rosa. [1] Downy mildew plant pathogens are often host specific and cause problems in cloudberries, blackberries, boysenberries, strawberries, and arctic bramble. [2]
The main method of identifying the disease is by the moldy, downy growth on the underside of leaves that appears white, gray, or light purple as this is a diagnostic sign of downy mildew of alfalfa [1] (Davis, Frate, and Putnam, 2017). Only seedlings and young tissue are susceptible to infection which, with proper cultural controls, can limit ...
Thrips on plants in your garden or indoors can cause a lot of damage. Here's how to stop these pests with simple organic techniques. Prevent Thrips on Plants Naturally with These 10 Must-Know Tips
It is the causal agent of sorghum downy mildew. The pathogen is a fungal-like protist in the oomycota, or water mold, class. Peronosclerospora sorghi infects susceptible plants though sexual oospores, which survive in the soil, and asexual sporangia which are disseminated by wind. Symptoms of sorghum downy mildew include chlorosis, shredding of ...
Peronospora belbahrii, common name basil downy mildew, is a pathogenic water mold that affects basil species. Rapidly spread by windborn spores, the pathogen was first discovered in Italy in 2003. [1] In 2007 it was detected in Florida and by 2008 had already spread to outdoor and greenhouse basil crops in the United States and Canada. [2]
The autumn olive plant produces colorful berries in the summer. Birds eat the berries and the seeds are left in new areas, allowing the plant to spread, which is a problem since it is one of the ...
Peronospora manshurica is a plant pathogen. It is a widespread disease on the leaves of soybeans [1] and other crop plants. The fungi is commonly referred to as downy mildew, "leafspot", or "leaf-spot".