Downy mildew: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Article title updated for style. Nov 01, 2026
Revised taxonomy to clarify that downy mildew pathogens are not true fungi. Jun 02, 2017
Added photograph of downy mildew. Apr 05, 2011
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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