Mildew diseases: a continual challenge. (Eastern Europe)

From: Chemistry and Industry | Date: June 18, 1990| Author: Viranyi, Ferenc | Copyright information

Mildew diseases of various crops are incited by two distinct groups of fungi belonging either to Peronosporaceae (downy mildews, DM) or to Erysiphaceae (powdery mildews, PM). Although these plant pathogens have several features in common (eg obligate biotrophy, host specificity), the mode of their parasitism, the environmental conditions they require and disease developments are quite different. For example, DM fungi are endoparasites, whereas PM fungi occur on the leaf surfaces...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research

Identification of Molecular Markers Associated with Adult Plant Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Common Wheat Cultivar Massey.(Statistical Data Included)
Crop Science ; POWDERY MILDEW is one of the major diseases of wheat in the world. It is of economic importance especially in areas with maritime or semicontinental climate (Bennett, 1984). Yield losses ranging from 13 to 34% have been reported (Griffey et al., 1993; Leath and Bowen, 1989; Johnson et al., 1979).
Powdery mildew more of a nuisance than a danger
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ; Powdery mildew is one misunderstood fungus disease. Witness these tips on how to prevent or slow its spread, which appeared recently in a popular gardening magazine: Site plants so that morning sun quickly dries the dew. Promote air circulation by allowing plants ample room. Thin clumps of
Fierce fungus.
Farm Journal ; Powdery mildew gains ground on red clover An already serious disease in red clover may be mutating and widening its attack. Red clover fungus, also known as powdery mildew, is becoming more aggressive, according to research by University of Kentucky Extension plant pathologist Paul Vincelli and
Mildew flourishes in warmer temperatures.
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service ; Q. A white powdery substance is growing on my rose leaves. Should I be concerned? A. Your roses have powdery mildew, a disease caused by different fungi species on a variety of plants. All powdery mildew fungi normally thrive in warm, dry conditions, making them one of the most common diseases in
Registration of Powdery Mildew Resistant Sugarbeet Germplasms CP01 and CP02.
Crop Science ; Sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) germplasm lines CP01 (Reg. no. GP-210, PI 610490) and CP02 (Reg. no. GP-211, PI 610491) were developed by the USDA-ARS in cooperation with the Beet Sugar Development Foundation and the California Beet Growers Association. These lines were released in 1999. CP01 and CP02