powdery mildew

noun

1
: an ascomycetous fungus (family Erysiphaceae) producing abundant powdery conidia on the host
2
: a plant disease caused by a powdery mildew

Examples of powdery mildew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Plants require good drainage to prevent root rot, and the foliage is susceptible to powdery mildew. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 Cut plants to the ground following a killing frost in autumn to reduce the incidence of powdery mildew the following season. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 Given that Sonoma County vineyards are 99% sustainably certified, many of the sprays are organic or softer in nature, and are used to manage issues such as powdery mildew. Liz Thach, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Other diseases that impact the cosmos from developing are stem canker, powdery mildew, and Botrytis blight. Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for powdery mildew 

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Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of powdery mildew was in 1889

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“Powdery mildew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdery%20mildew. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

powdery mildew

noun
: a fungus that is a parasite and produces a large number of powdery spores on the host
also : a plant disease caused by such a fungus

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