Family Peronosporaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic fungi: downy mildews.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Peronosporaceae is a group of parasitic fungi that cause downy mildews in various plant species.
- Downy mildew caused by members of the family Peronosporaceae can result in significant crop losses worldwide.
- Peronospora and Bremia are two of the most well-known genera within the family Peronosporaceae.
- Plasmopara viticola, a member of the family Peronosporaceae, is a parasitic fungus that causes downy mildew in grapevines.
- The family Peronosporaceae is often studied in plant pathology due to the economic impact of downy mildews on agriculture.