Bremia lactucae s. lat.
Bremia lactucae s. lat.
A complex of Downy Mildew species affecting a wide range of plants in the Asteraceae family, including Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) affected by B lactucae s.str. . Other species in the complex are parasitic on Knapweed, Thistles, Nipplewort, Ragwort and Groundsel, Sow-thistles and Dandelon, and other species; for more details see Chater et al (2020).
In this genus the sporangiophores are branched and swollen at the apex into disc-like structures which carry the sporangia.
Photograph both sides of the leaf and the downy mildew on the host plant; ensure you have noted the host species in your comments . Microscopic examination may be needed for specimens on some host species.
various plants on the Asteraceae
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