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Definition of Peronospora tabacina
1. Noun. Fungus causing a serious disease in tobacco plants characterized by bluish-grey mildew on undersides of leaves.
Exact synonyms: Blue Mold Fungus
Group relationships: Genus Peronospora, Peronospora
Generic synonyms: Downy Mildew, False Mildew
Group relationships: Genus Peronospora, Peronospora
Generic synonyms: Downy Mildew, False Mildew
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peronospora Tabacina
Literary usage of Peronospora tabacina
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Flue-Cured Tobacco: The Complete Handbook by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... This disease is caused by an airborne fungus (Peronospora tabacina) and caused
widespread losses in North Carolina's tobacco crops during 1979 and 1980. ..."