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Onion Downy Mildew

Peronospora destructor

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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class
Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order
Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family
Peronosporaceae
Genus
Peronospora
Species
Peronospora destructor (Onion Downy Mildew)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mildiu de la cebolla

Similar Species in Peronospora

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Peronospora debaryi
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Peronospora arabidis-hirsutae
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Peronospora paula
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Peronospora pulveracea
Not Evaluated
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Peronospora conglomerata
Not Evaluated
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Peronospora ranunculi
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Peronospora agrestis
Not Evaluated
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Beet Downy Mildew
Peronospora farinosa
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Onion Downy Mildew?
The scientific name of Onion Downy Mildew is Peronospora destructor. It belongs to the genus Peronospora.
Where does Onion Downy Mildew live?
Onion Downy Mildew is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United States.
What family does Onion Downy Mildew belong to?
Onion Downy Mildew (Peronospora destructor) belongs to the genus Peronospora, which is part of the taxonomic family Peronosporaceae.
What kingdom does Onion Downy Mildew belong to?
Onion Downy Mildew (Peronospora destructor) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of Onion Downy Mildew?
The closest relatives of Onion Downy Mildew in the genus Peronospora include , , , , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Peronospora — 20 Species

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Peronospora debaryi
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Peronospora arabidis-hirsutae
NE 🐾
Peronospora paula
NE 🐾
Peronospora pulveracea
NE 🐾
Peronospora conglomerata
NE 🐾
Peronospora ranunculi
NE
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Onion Downy Mildew
Peronospora destructor
NE
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Peronospora agrestis
NE 🐾
Peronospora ornithopi
NE 🐾
Peronospora orobi
NE 🐾
Peronospora alchemillae
NE 🐾
Peronospora astragalina
NE 🐾
Peronospora ononidis
NE 🐾
Peronospora romanica
NE 🐾
Peronospora calaminthae
NE 🐾
Peronospora septentrionalis
NE 🐾
Peronospora valerianae
NE 🐾
Peronospora chrysosplenii
NE 🐾
Peronospora ervi
NE 🐾
Beet Downy Mildew
Peronospora farinosa
NE
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