false mildew

• Término que se refiere a un tipo de enfermedad fúngica de las plantas que produce un crecimiento o manchas que recuerdan al mildiu o moho, pero causado por otros patógenos distintos del mildiu verdadero, afectando a menudo a cultivos o plantas ornamentales.

A term sometimes used to describe a type of fungal growth or plant disease that resembles true mildew but is caused by different pathogens, often affecting crops or ornamental plants.

1. Plant diseaseC1formal

   A fungal disease affecting plants, characterized by downy growth on leaves, distinct from true powdery mildew.

   mildiu velloso

   • False mildew can devastate grapevines if not treated early.
   • The gardener identified false mildew on the cucumber leaves.
   • Humid conditions promote the spread of false mildew in crops.