Peronospora viciae (downy mildew of legumes )
Peronospora viciae
downy mildew of legumes
Botrytis viciae, Peronospora fabae, Peronospora pisi
Worldwide
Widespread
2025-06-06
fungus
Main: lentil, faba bean, vetch, Other: pea
PEROVI
Peronospora viciae infects leaves, pods, and seedlings systemically. Although oospores and mycelia may be present in seed coats, seed-to-seedling transmission hasn’t been confirmed. It is soilborne and wind dispersed.