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Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease affecting a wide variety of plants, including vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants. It appears as white, gray or black powdery spots on the surface of leaves, stems, and fruits. These spots reduce the plant's ability to produce food and can lead to significant yield los…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 44× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2638-4469 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease affecting a wide variety of plants, including vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants. It appears as white, gray or black powdery spots on the surface of leaves, stems, and fruits. These spots reduce the plant's ability to produce food and can lead to significant yield losses if not treated. To manage powdery mildew, good cultural practices, such as adequate spacing between plants and regular monitoring for signs of the disease, are essential. Chemical control, such as foliar sprays, should be used only when necessary. With proper management, powdery mildew can be successfully controlled, improving crop yields and protecting plant health.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 44 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Advances in Plant Biology (ISSN 2638-4469).

Journal editorial board
Filippos Ververidis · Greece Pasquale Filannino · Italy Laura Scrano · Italy

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