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potato mildew

/pəˈteɪtəʊ ˈmɪldjuː/

Traducción: Enfermedad fúngica que afecta a las plantas de patata, dañando hojas, tallos y tubérculos, y que a menudo provoca pérdidas de cosecha.

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/pəˈteɪtəʊ ˈmɪldjuː/C1formalscientific
  • esEnfermedad fúngica que afecta a las plantas de patata, dañando hojas, tallos y tubérculos, y que a menudo provoca pérdidas de cosecha.

A fungal disease that affects potato plants, causing damage to leaves, stems, and tubers, often leading to crop loss.

  1. Potato diseaseB2formal

    A fungal or oomycete disease that affects potato plants, causing damage to leaves, stems, and tubers.

    esMildiu de la patata

    • Potato mildew can destroy an entire crop if not treated early.
    • Farmers use fungicides to control potato mildew.
    • The wet weather increased the risk of potato mildew this season.