Peronosporaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic fungi: downy mildews.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Peronosporaceae is a family of parasitic fungi that cause downy mildews in various plant species.
- The Peronosporaceae family includes several genera of downy mildew fungi that infect a wide range of hosts.
- Plasmopara viticola, a member of the Peronosporaceae family, is a significant pathogen of grapevines worldwide.
- Downy mildew caused by Peronosporaceae fungi can lead to significant crop losses in agricultural settings.
- Bremia lactucae, another member of the Peronosporaceae family, is a major pathogen of lettuce and other leafy greens.