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    powdery mildew

    noun

    • 1. mildew on a plant which is marked by a white floury covering consisting of conidia.
  2. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Powdery_mildewPowdery mildew - Wikipedia

    Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants. Powdery mildew diseases are caused by many different species of ascomycete fungi in the order Erysiphales. Powdery mildew is one of the easier plant diseases to identify, as the signs of the causal pathogen are quite distinctive.

  3. powdery mildew, plant disease of worldwide occurrence that causes a powdery growth on the surface of leaves, buds, young shoots, fruits, and flowers. Powdery mildew is caused by many specialized races of fungal species in the genera Erysiphe , Microsphaera , Phyllactinia , Podosphaera , Sphaerotheca , and Uncinula .

  4. Sep 6, 2024 · Powdery mildew is a fungal disease in plants that is commonly seen in warm, dry climates and causes a white-gray, powdery substance to appear on leaves. Several different species of fungi can cause powdery mildew. Identification and Symptoms.

  5. Powdery mildew is a fungus that appears on the leaves of plants. Different from typical funguses, it doesn’t need moisture to thrive on plants. However, because it’s still a fungus, it’s made up of spores that fly through the air due to wind and land on other plants, making it highly contagious.

  6. Jul 12, 2024 · Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat powdery mildew. What is Powdery Mildew? Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide variety of plants. There are many different species of powdery mildew, and each species attacks a range of different plants. In the garden, commonly affected plants include:

  7. Powdery mildew is a common fungus that affects a wide variety of plants. It is easily identified and appears as light grey or white powdery spots usually found on infected leaves, but can also be found underneath, or on stems, flowers, fruit or vegetables.

  8. Apr 16, 2024 · Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can go unnoticed until the environment is just right. “The spores that cause powdery mildew can be present even if the plant isn’t showing signs,”...

  9. What is powdery mildew? Powdery mildew is a fungal disease of the foliage, stems and occasionally flowers and fruit where a superficial fungal growth covers the surface of the plant.

  10. May 10, 2024 · One thing to monitor your plants for is powdery mildew, a fungal disease that can easily infect most plant varieties, from flowers and vegetables to trees. We spoke with an expert about what powdery mildew is, what causes it, and how you can treat and prevent it in your garden this season.

  11. Powdery mildew, one of the most easily recognized of all plant diseases, is characterized by the presence of a whitish, fungal growth on the surfaces of leaves, stems, and sometimes petals. The fungal threads and the spores (which develop on short, erect branches) are visible with a strong hand lens.