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Noun: powdery mildew
  1. Any of various fungi of the genus Erysiphe producing powdery conidia on the host surface
    "Powdery mildew covered the leaves of the susceptible plants"

Derived forms: powdery mildews

Type of: mildew

Part of: Erysiphe, genus Erysiphe

Encyclopedia: Powdery mildew