Peronospora
- noun
- /ˌpɛrəˈnɒspərə/
- Specialized
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peronospora
- Peronospora species can devastate entire crops of spinach and lettuce if left untreated.
Examples
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Controlling Peronospora outbreaks requires careful monitoring and the use of resistant plant varieties.
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The farmer consulted an expert after noticing signs of Peronospora infection on his grapevines.
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The Peronospora fungus can devastate entire crops.
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Farmers are concerned about Peronospora outbreaks this season.
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Peronospora species can devastate entire crops of spinach and lettuce if left untreated.
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Controlling Peronospora outbreaks requires careful monitoring and the use of resistant plant varieties.
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The farmer consulted an expert after noticing signs of Peronospora infection on his grapevines.
Compounds
- Specialized
A fungus that infects onion plants and causes grey fuzzy leaves
- Specialized
A fungus that causes a white, fuzzy disease on growing tobacco plants
- Specialized
A fungus that causes a serious disease in tobacco plants by making bluish grey mildew under the leaves
How Severe
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
17
2.9
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Peronospora contains the part -spora, which means 'spore' or 'seed' and is the same idea as the English word spore. A helpful way to remember Peronospora is that it is a downy mildew fungus that spreads by tiny spores and can destroy crops.