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Powdery Mildew

Fungal Diseases of Crops

A large group of related fungal diseases, in the order Erysiphales, that coat the leaves, stems and fruit of an enormous range of crops, from cereals and grapes to cucurbits and roses, in a characteristic white powdery growth. Individual species are often host specific, but collectively powdery mildews are among the most common and economically significant plant diseases in temperate and subtropical agriculture worldwide.

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Grape, Crops

Grape powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is one of the most significant fungal diseases of cultivated grapevine.

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Africa

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native to every continent other than Antarctica and Australia
Asia

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native to every continent other than Antarctica and Australia
Europe

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native to every continent other than Antarctica and Australia
North America

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native to every continent other than Antarctica and Australia
South America

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native to every continent other than Antarctica and Australia
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    Erysiphaceae is a family of ascomycete fungi in the order Helotiales. The members of this family are obligate parasites with a superficial mycelium that forms a characteristic white, powdery coating on their host plants.
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    A large group of related fungal diseases, in the order Erysiphales, that coat the leaves, stems and fruit of an enormous range of crops, from cereals and grapes to cucurbits and roses, in a characteristic white powdery growth.
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    Especially on an industrial scale, powdery mildew infections can be managed by the application of fungicides.
  • Article body, control method
    it is important to manage the environment around susceptible plants by: avoiding sheltered places
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