Peronospora (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of destructive downy mildews.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Peronospora is a genus of destructive downy mildews that infect a wide range of plants, including crops and ornamentals.
- The Peronospora species that infects tobacco plants is a significant problem for farmers in many parts of the world.
- Peronospora farinosa is a highly infectious and destructive pathogen that can cause significant damage to spinach and other leafy greens.
- Researchers have been studying the Peronospora genus to develop new methods for controlling the spread of downy mildew diseases.
- Peronospora tabacina is a major pathogen of tobacco and has been the subject of extensive research into its biology and control.