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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.

Sources8

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.

Acustico

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Acorde

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Abakara

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Zentus

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RUSKO JOZSEF

HU
3 records

Yuko

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Yelsto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Yasser

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
2 records

Yamato

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Yamal

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Voltio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Velar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Vasquel

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Vanadio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Udine

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Turing

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Tromba

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Trabuco

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ALEJANDRO MARTIN CARA

ES
2 records

Tigrello

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MAGNUM SEEDS INC

IT
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Serket

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Schuman

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Safi

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Rodri

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records