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2009 Powdery Mildew Infection Period 1 May - 8 Jun*
Penn State - LEGERC, Erie, PA

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Phomopsis infection

* Powdery mildew (Uncinula necator) conditions for infection occur wen there is at least 0.1" of rainfall at 13 hours of leaf wetness and > 50 degrees F; spore germination inhibited >95 degrees F. Requires 5-7 days cycle from infection to conidial production under optimum condition. Rainfall not required for release of secondary spores.



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