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Downy Mildew

Oomycete

Plant disease guide — symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.

symptoms

Symptoms

  • circleYellow patches on upper leaf surface
  • circleGrey-purple fuzzy growth on undersides
  • circleWilting
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Causes

Caused by Peronospora and Pseudoperonospora species. Spreads in cool, humid conditions.

healing

Treatment

Remove affected material. Apply copper fungicide or phosphonate.

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Prevention

Avoid overcrowding. Water in morning. Choose resistant varieties.

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