Both serve an important purpose in our environment by helping to destroy organic materials such as leaves, which enriches the soil. But mold and mildew aren't as helpful for humans. Living in a ...

As for diseases, the best strategy is to start with disease-resistant cultivars. “Buy ‘fisherman roses,’” Pscheidt said. “The ...

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects ornamental plants, fruit trees, and grapevines. It often arises under warm, humid conditions and appears as a white, powdery coating on the leaves ...

Powdery Mildew (PM) is a fungal leaf disease caused by Blumeria graminis ... Crops are particularly susceptible when plants are rapidly growing, such as the beginning of tillering and after nitrogen ...

Downy mildew of lima bean, caused by the oomycete ... phaseoli often infects pods and racemes of lima bean; rarely does it infect leaves. The pathogen prefers young, actively expanding tissue. The ...