Disease-Resistant Basil: New Varieties Bring Hope in the Fight Against Downy Mildew
April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 (TNSRes) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
Have you noticed your sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) plants suffering from diseased leaves and stems in recent years? If so, the chances are good that basil downy mildew (Peronospora belbahrii) is the culprit. This fungus-like pathogen has been plaguing farmers and home gardeners since it was identified in the U.S. in 2007. Thankfully, scientists, . . .
Have you noticed your sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) plants suffering from diseased leaves and stems in recent years? If so, the chances are good that basil downy mildew (Peronospora belbahrii) is the culprit. This fungus-like pathogen has been plaguing farmers and home gardeners since it was identified in the U.S. in 2007. Thankfully, scientists, . . .