Peronospora farinosa s. lat.
A downy mildew causing galls on various species in the Amaranthaceae family. The affected leaves become swollen and distorted with yellowish or purplish patches on upper leaf surface. This species has now been split in several species, depending on host: see 'Further Information' below, and Chater et al (2020) for more details.
host 
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on plants in the Amaranthaceae family (Fat-hen, Oraches, Goosefoots, ec.)
The species complex includes the following species - ref. Chater et al (2020)
- Peronospora minor on Atriplex (Oraches)
- Peronospora schachtii on Beta (Beet)
- Peronospora chenopodii on Chenopodium (Fat hen, etc). and Oxybasis (Red Goosefoot).
- Peronospora chenopodii-polyspermi on Lipandra (Many-seeded Goosefoot)
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Species profile
- Common names
- Beet Downy Mildew
- Species group:
- fungoid
- Kingdom:
- Chromista
- Order:
- Peronosporales
- Family:
- Peronosporaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 08/08/2019 (lemmon, roy)
- Last record:
- 08/08/2019 (lemmon, roy)
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