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Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

Philippine downy mildew

Peronosclerospora philippinensis

Philippine downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis) is a fungal pathogen of agricultural commodities. It is a native of South and Southeast Asia.

Philippine downy mildew of maize caused by the oomycete Peronosclerospora philippinensis is a destructive disease of corn in tropical Asia.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CAPS data sheet.
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