Higher classification Erysiphe Subclass Leotiomycetidae | Genus Erysiphe Rank Species | |
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Similar Erysiphe, Podosphaera fuliginea, Sphaerotheca, Podosphaera, Leveillula | ||
Erysiphe cichoracearum is a plant pathogen that causes powdery mildew disease of cucurbits, including melon, cucumber, pumpkin, and squash. The primary symptoms are white, powder-like spots on the leaves and stems. Sphaerotheca fuliginea causes a similar looking powdery mildew of cucurbits.
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