Oidium arachidis
| Oidium arachidis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Leotiomycetes |
| Order: | Helotiales |
| Family: | Erysiphaceae |
| Genus: | Oidium |
| Species: | O. arachidis
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| Binomial name | |
| Oidium arachidis Chorin, (1961)
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Oidium arachidis (commonly known as powdery mildew) is a fungal plant pathogen which affects peanuts, peas, and ground nuts. It presents as a powdery white mildew. Affected plants may develop brown or black spots.[1][2]
References
- ^ "Pea (Pisum sativum)-Powdery Mildew". Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ Abbas, Zafar (2018). Peanut Agriculture and Production Technology: Integrated Nutrient Management. Arvind Kumar, Anoop Kumar. Milton: Apple Academic Press, Incorporated. ISBN 978-1-351-68128-5.