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Downy mildew of basil
Downy mildew of basil caused by the fungus Peronospora belbahrii can devastate crops grown under protection. This factsheet will help growers to identify symptoms of the disease early and it provides guidance on disease control.
It includes -
- A background on the diseases' first appearance in the UK
- Information on conditions necessary for disease infection
- Guidance on disease control
This information was last updated in 2011.
Useful Links
PE 024 Project Reports - Basil: Improving knowledge and control in protected and outdoor crops
FV 390 Project Reports - Outdoor Herbs: Epidemiology and control of downy mildews
CP 157: A review of management and control options available for aerial oomycetes
CP 184: Aerial Oomycetes Cultural Control Review
SCEPTREplus plant protection product screening trials for Herbs