Cucurbit downy mildew
Fungus
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
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Zucchini Squash / Pumpkin Melon Cucumber Watermelon
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