Lots of plants, both edible and ornamental, can get powdery mildew. Unlike many other fungal plant diseases, the fungi that cause powdery mildew thrive in hot, dry weather that's often the norm in mid ...

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting many plants, causing a white or gray coating on leaves and slowing growth. The fungus thrives in warm, dry weather with high humidity, especially in ...

Because powdery mildew does not significantly affect the health of most plants, treatment is seldom necessary or practical in the home garden. Many gardeners learn to live with the appearance of ...

Mildews are the most common and most devastating diseases infecting cucumbers and other members of the cucurbit family of plants, which include squashes, pumpkins, zucchini and melons. There are two ...

“Help, my plant is covered in a white, powdery fungus! What do I do?” First, don’t panic. While powdery mildew may not look pretty, it rarely causes significant damage except in cases of severe ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. May ...

The big photo shows cucumber leaves infected with powdery mildew, while the small close-up exhibits a few powdery mildew spores (from the powdery mildew colonies shown on the big photo), parasitized ...

Powdery mildew appears as white or gray spots on roses, usually during warm, humid conditions. Catching infections early is key to stopping them from spreading by removing diseased parts and applying ...

A global fungal invader is threatening blueberries everywhere. NC State researchers found that Erysiphe vaccinii, the culprit behind powdery mildew, has escaped its U.S. roots and spread across ...