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Diseases

Powdery mildew of pepper

Capsicum annuum L.

A fungal disease of pepper caused by the hemiendophytic pathogen Leveillula taurica. It manifests as chlorotic spots and subsequent leaf drop, leading to reduced yields and defoliation of the plants.

In the reference 185 varieties crop Bell pepper, where this is mentioned in the description.

The causal agent of powdery mildew on pepper is the fungus Leveillula taurica (anamorphic stage Oidiopsis taurica). Unlike most powdery mildew fungi, this pathogen is a hemiendophyte: the mycelium penetrates the plant tissues through the stomata, and the conidiophores emerge through the stomatal openings.

The disease begins with the appearance of irregular chlorotic spots on the upper side of the leaves. A characteristic whitish coating forms on the underside beneath the spots. As the infection progresses, the spots become necrotic and the leaves drop, which causes growth stunting and sunscald of the fruits due to plant defoliation.

There is no standardized classification of pathogen races. In breeding, resistance in cultivars is designated by the code Lt. Research has identified the PMR1 locus, located on the 4th chromosome of pepper, which provides genetic resistance to this pathogen and is actively used in breeding programs.

General information about the subject — on the page Powdery mildew.

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Varieties of Bell pepper mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Palermo Rhin

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Nirvin

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Miyabi

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Matthews

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Macuba

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Wouter Lindeman

NL
5 records

Kiruna

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Kaamos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Idolisa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Danzon

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Costiero

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Claque

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Charanga

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Canzion

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Campari

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

BG NL
3 records

Bross

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Briot

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Bemol

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

FR NL
4 records

Barboten

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Baiao

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Avante

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Atabal

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Arabesca

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records