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Peronosporaceae (family) · pathogen pressure · Lactuca sativa var. crispa

pathogen pressure · effect: harmful

pathogenOf GloBI relation

Verbatim source quote

“Lettuce, Leaf ... Downy Mildew”
Authors
University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach
Year
2024
Publication
University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach
Page
169

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Bremia lactucae (Peronosporaceae) is the classic lettuce downy mildew pathogen; family attribution and pathogen role correct.”

  • horticulturist · plausible

    “Downy mildew is a major lettuce disease in humid tropical climates; consistent with Guam conditions and horticultural literature.”

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