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Cucurbit downy mildew

Cucurbit downy mildew

Fungus

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Downy mildew and late blight (oomycetes) (Damage and symptoms on the host)

Scientific name : Pseudoperonospora cubensis

Other names : Downy mildew of cucurbits

Oomycete that attacks only the leaves of cucumber, melon, watermelon, squash and zucchini. It forms angular yellow patches bounded by the veins and a grey to purplish mould underneath; the leaf dries out quickly. It is carried long distances by wind and needs wet leaves to infect.

Crops affected : Cucumber, Melon, Squash / Pumpkin, Watermelon, Zucchini

Source : Pseudoperonospora cubensis (PSPECU)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

This page lists the bio-preparations in the collection that other references associate with this opportunist: Cucurbit downy mildew.

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No published recipe is associated with this opportunist yet.

See also

Crops

Zucchini Squash / Pumpkin Melon Cucumber Watermelon

Opportunists of the same crops

Cucumber mosaic virus Melon fly Papaya ringspot virus Tomato spotted wilt virus Powdery mildew Root-knot nematodes Sclerotinia rot Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa) Pink hibiscus mealybug Whitefly Fusarium wilt Spider mite

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