Short-term moisture removal can eliminate downy mildew of spinach

(American Phytopathological Society) Scientists at the University of Arkansas explored the relationship between available moisture and disease establishment and in a recent article they demonstrated that removing moisture decreased both spore survival and disease. Even a 30-minute dry period reduced spore germination to almost zero. Spores were unable to recover and cause disease on spinach.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news