Downy mildew can cause wide-ranging destruction to horticultural crops, and this fungal disease flourishes in cooler, wet conditions.

In this column, which features in Vegetables Australia – Summer 2020/21, Syngenta Technical Services Lead – Horticulture and Viticulture Dr Belinda (Brandy) Rawnsley discusses preventative measures growers can implement to limit the development of downy mildew in their crops.

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