Because powdery mildew does not significantly affect the health of most plants, treatment is seldom necessary or practical in the home garden. Many gardeners learn to live with the appearance of ...

Powdery mildew appears as white or gray spots on roses, usually during warm, humid conditions. Catching infections early is key to stopping them from spreading by removing diseased parts and applying ...

If you've started to notice tiny, white, powdery, or splotchy spots on your plants, you might be dealing with a common fungal disease known as powdery mildew. While it typically doesn't cause ...

“The leaves of my peonies are covered with what appears to be a white mold, with some of the leaves even turning brown already. What is this problem, and will it affect the plants next year? Should I ...

Due to California’s dry summers, powdery mildews are more prevalent in Marin County than many other leaf-infecting diseases. These fungi affect virtually all kinds of plants: cereals, grasses, ...

As the growing season progresses, keep an eye out for a white or grayish-white powder on your plants. That’s powdery mildew, a fungus that affects a wide range of fruits, vegetables and flowers, ...

Powdery mildew, predominantly caused by Podosphaera macularis, continues to be a critical challenge for hop (Humulus lupulus) growers, affecting both yield and quality. The disease exhibits a complex ...

Powdery Mildew (PM) is a fungal leaf disease caused by Blumeria graminis , which can reduce grain yield and quality in cereal crops. B. graminis species can be subdivided into Formae specialis groups ...

A new North Carolina State University study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew, a disease that reduces blueberry yield and encourages the use ...