Powdery mildew—Leveillula taurica
Leaves of plants with powdery mildew have irregular, yellow blotches. Severely affected leaves die, but
seldom drop. As blotches enlarge, leaf tissue in center dies.
Identification | Life
cycle
Solutions
This disease occurs late in summer or fall and does not cause significant losses unless very severe,
so no control is normally needed. If young plants are attacked, sulfur
dust will control the disease.
Avoid water stress.
For more information, see the Powdery
Mildew Pest Note.
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Irregular
blotches of powdery mildew
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