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Extension Network Sites > Pacific Northwest Vegetable Extension Group > Onion downy mildew

Onion downy mildew

Downy mildew symptoms on onion leaves

Two onion leaves on which sporulation of the downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora destructor, appears as if soil is adhering to the leaves compared to healthy leaves (lower two leaves).
Photo Source: Lindsey du Toit, Washington State University

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