Downy mildew of impatiens is a serious disease in the United States, caused by the fungus-like Oomycete, Plasmopara obducens. Originally found in Europe, impatiens downy mildew was detected in ...

Basil downy mildew has impacted basil production worldwide for the past two decades since its re-emergence in Europe in 2001 ...

The cooler weather of fall means conditions are right for downy mildew diseases to develop. Besides the downy mildew that attacks cucumbers, which I have mentioned in previous columns, four other ...

Downy mildew is the most economically important pathogen infecting lettuce Research to benefit conventional and organic farmers and reduce crop loss Research will provide consumers food grown using ...

Basil can add a little zest to any meal. But downy mildew disease threatens the herb’s very existence. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are trying to ...

It can be scary when your plants are sickly. Some diseases can be managed while others are detrimental, so it's important to ...

Mon dieu—Bordeaux vineyards are currently in deep distress. A downy mildew is affecting grapes in the region, with 90 percent of some vineyards being plagued, The Connexion reported recently. The ...

Downy mildew, caused by a range of oomycete pathogens, remains a formidable challenge in agriculture, affecting numerous crops worldwide and resulting in significant yield losses. The pathogen’s ...

An outbreak of the disease on the Mornington Peninsula two months ago has caused grief for growers. Agronomist Stuart Grigg, from AgHort Consulting, spoke to growers at a field day in Werribee ...

Q. I’ve removed the spent flowers on my roses, but I’m concerned because there are absolutely no leaves on the branches. Looking at them you would think it’s the middle of winter. What has happened?