Downy mildew of Cucurbits
resistant cultivars Use a wide crop rotation with non-host crops Prevent a humid microclimate. Achieve this by lowering crop density, good aeration during [...] measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing water. Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Damage symptoms