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n. - Genus of destructive downy mildews.

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  • This fungus has been described as a true = Peronospora =.
  • 'Blight' as it is sometimes called, was formerly known as = Peronospora infestans =; now it is recognised by scientific authorities as
  • = = -- This fungus is named = Bremia lactucæ =, formerly known as = Peronospora ganglioniformis =, and is sometimes of the most destructive character.
  • In the Philippines, downy mildew, caused by Peronospora brassicae, sometimes infects the roots, and also a yellowing disease, the causal organism of which is Fusarium...
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