false mildew

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.

• 🇵🇹Termo usado para descrever um tipo de crescimento fúngico ou doença de plantas que se assemelha ao mofo verdadeiro, mas é causado por outros patógenos, frequentemente afetando culturas agrícolas ou plantas ornamentais.

1. Plant disease C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Míldio