Downy Mildew of Sorghum.

Downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) causes serious economic losses in sorghum crops. The biology, epidemiology and control of the pathogen are described in this review. It is suggested that host plant resistance is the best solution for control of downy mildew.

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