Peronospora Hyoscyami (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing a downy mildew on growing tobacco.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Peronospora hyoscyami is a destructive plant pathogen that specifically targets tobacco plants causing significant losses.
- The infection of peronospora hyoscyami in young tobacco seedlings can have severe economic impacts on the total crop yield.
- Peronospora hyoscyami thrives in cooler and moist climates leading to optimal conditions for its growth and spread among tobacco plants.
- Symptoms of peronospora hyoscyami infection include yellowing of leaves and the presence of a downy growth on the underside of the affected leaves.
- Genetic research is currently being conducted to understand the behavior and develop resistance to peronospora hyoscyami in commercially grown tobacco varieties.