“The leaves of my peonies are covered with what appears to be a white mold, with some of the leaves even turning brown already. What is this problem, and will it affect the plants next year? Should I ...

Q: My cucumbers got powdery mildew, and the plant has pretty much died. Can I eat the cucumbers that are still on it? What should I do to avoid this problem next year? A: Yes, if your plants get ...

Powdery Mildew (PM) is a fungal leaf disease caused by Blumeria graminis , which can reduce grain yield and quality in cereal crops. B. graminis species can be subdivided into Formae specialis groups ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — A recent series of wheatfield fires are not caused by any single variety, nor the disease powdery mildew, Washington State University winter wheat breeder Arron Carter says. Carter is ...

Powdery mildew fungi represent a diverse group of obligate biotrophs that have evolved intricate relationships with a wide range of host plants. Their study encompasses detailed investigations into ...

Mold and mildew: You may not know exactly what they are but you know one thing for sure—you definitely don't want either one in your home! Whether you think you've spotted the telltale signs of these ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. That ...