False Mildew (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various fungi of the family Peronosporaceae parasitic on e.g. grapes and potatoes and melons.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Downy mildew is a fungal disease that causes yellowing and stunted growth in infected plants.
- The false mildew affected the grape crop, causing widespread damage to the vineyard.
- False mildew is a common problem in greenhouses where the humidity is high.
- Inspect your potato plants carefully for signs of false mildew, a fungal disease that can quickly spread.
- The gardener treated the melon patch with a fungicide to prevent false mildew from taking hold.