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MILDIOU EPINARD [1 record]

Record 1 2008-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Diseases
  • Vegetable Crop Production
CONT

Spinach downy mildew, caused by Peronospora farinosa f. sp. [forma specialis] spinaciae, is the most economically important disease of spinach worldwide.

OBS

In autumn, pale, round (1 - 2 cm diameter) spots occur on the upper surface of the leaves. The lower surface is covered by a purplish-white down. On the older leaves yellow lesions occur. The infected plants are unmarketable, their taste is altered even when used as canned food.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des plantes
  • Production légumière
OBS

En automne apparaissent des taches décolorées et arrondies (1-2 cm de diamètre) diffuses à la face supérieure des feuilles. La face inférieure est couverte par un feutrage blanc violacé. Des lésions jaunes sont observées sur les feuilles âgées. Les plantes malades sont commercialement dépréciées, elles confèrent un mauvais goût aux conserves.

Spanish

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