Powdery mildew of cucurbits in Moldova

Abstract

The article provides the names and synonyms of cucurbits powdery mildew pathogens. The identification of pathogens Erysiphe cichoracearum and Podosphaera xanthii conform the conidial stage was made. It has been shown that species can developed together and caused mixed infections of the same leaves. The genetic features, without which cannot be interpreted the own and described in the literature results, are noted. A reliable methodology for identifying of cucurbits powdery mildew pathogens allows confidently to link research with concrete species of powdery mildew pathogens. This is very important for plant breeders, phytoimmunologists, geneticists, mycologists, botanists, plant pathologists, toxicologists and plant protection specialists.