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downy mildew

/ˈdaʊni ˈmɪldjuː/

Tradução: Doença de plantas causada por oomicetos, caracterizada por uma camada pulverulenta branca ou acinzentada, geralmente na face inferior das folhas, que afeta diversas culturas agrícolas e ornamentais.

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/ˈdaʊni ˈmɪldjuː/C1formalscientific
  • ptDoença de plantas causada por oomicetos, caracterizada por uma camada pulverulenta branca ou acinzentada, geralmente na face inferior das folhas, que afeta diversas culturas agrícolas e ornamentais.

A type of fungal-like plant disease caused by oomycetes, characterized by white or grayish downy growth on the undersides of leaves, often affecting crops and ornamental plants.

  1. Plant diseaseC1formal

    A type of fungal-like disease affecting plants, caused by oomycetes, characterized by a white or grayish downy growth on leaves.

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    • The farmer noticed downy mildew on his grapevines.
    • Downy mildew can severely damage cucumber crops.
    • Proper ventilation helps prevent downy mildew in greenhouses.