Noun: downy mildew
- Any of various fungi of the family Peronosporaceae parasitic on e.g. grapes and potatoes and melons
"The vineyard suffered significant losses due to a downy mildew infection";
- false mildew
Derived forms: downy mildews
Type of: mildew
Part of: family Peronosporaceae, Peronosporaceae
Encyclopedia: Downy mildew