Examples of downy mildew in the following topics:
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- The oomycete Plasmopara viticola parasitizes grape plants, which causes a disease called downy mildew .
- The spread of downy mildew nearly collapsed the French wine industry in the nineteenth century.
- Therefore, planting early season varieties may further reduce the threat posed by downy mildew.
- Fungicides can also be applied to control downy mildew.
- Both downy and powdery mildews on this grape leaf are caused by an infection of P. viticola.
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- Smuts, rusts, and powdery or downy mildew are other examples of common fungal pathogens that affect crops.
- Some fungal pathogens include (a) green mold on grapefruit, (b) powdery mildew on a zinnia, (c) stem rust on a sheaf of barley, and (d) grey rot on grapes.
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- Maturing grapes are routinely treated with GA to promote larger fruit size, as well as looser bunches (longer stems), which reduces the incidence of mildew infection .
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- Certain parts of a bird's body are covered in down feathers; the base of other feathers have a downy portion, while newly-hatched birds are covered in down.