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2009 Powdery Mildew Infection Period 22 Jun - 26 Jul*
Penn State-FREC, Biglerville, PA

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Powdery Mildew 
Infection

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


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