Basil Downy Mildew

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
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Overview

This factsheet describes basil downy mildew and discusses ways to manage and mitigate the disease.

Basil downy mildew is a severe disease caused by Peronospora belbahrii that can kill an entire crop. The earliest report of basil downy mildew in Texas was in 2010. This factsheet describes the symptoms of the disease. It discusses resistant cultivars and management techniques, such as the use of chemical products.

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