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	Mildew - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mildew is a grey, mold-like growth caused by one of two different types of micro-organisms.
		The other main form of mildew is downy mildew, which is a member of the Oomycota phylum in the Protista kingdom.
		In commercial agriculture, downy mildew is a particular problem for growers of potatoes, grapes and vine-type vegetables.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mildew (153 words)

	Powdery mildew - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants.
		Erysiphe necator (or Uncinula necator) causes powdery mildew in grapes.
		Blumeria graminis, the fungus that causes powdery mildew in grasses, can persist between seasons in wheat stubble that is left in the field, or in wheat that is left to overwinter.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Powdery_mildew (279 words)

	Mildew and mildew control
		The term "mildew" is a common term in the paint and coatings industry and is used to describe an unsightly discoloration of a paint film.
		The performance of a finish may be comprised either by mildew growth on the coating surface, or by the application of a coating to the mildewed surface.
		However, this mildew growth does not degrade the wood; mildew fungi are not capable of using lignin, cellulose, or hemicellulose for food.
	www.hytechsales.com /mildew.html (1955 words)

	mildew (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mildew (mold) grows wherever is it damp, warm, poorly vented, and poorly lighted.
		If you do not want mildew to grow in your home, let the sun shine in and keep areas where mildew is likely to grow as clean as possible.
		To remove mildew on painted walls, use a solution of « cup chlorine bleach to one gallon of water.
	extension.usu.edu /files/fampubs/mildew.htm (354 words)

	Preventing Mildew
		If mildew stains have been on the fabric for some time, it may be necessary to soak the fabric in the bleach solution overnight.
		Another way to remove mildew on upholstered furniture is to wipe it with a cloth moistened with diluted alcohol (1 cup denatured or rubbing alcohol to 1 cup water).
		Thoroughly clean mildewed surfaces, woodwork and other wooden parts by scrubbing them with a mild alkali, such as washing soda or trisodium phosphate (8 to 10 tablespoons to a gallon (3.8 liters) of water), or with disinfectants, such as a quaternary disinfectant or pentachlorophenate.
	www.drywallconstruction.com /mildew.htm (3839 words)

	Inman News
		Mildew or mold can and do occur naturally, but one factor is they require moisture and a food source to develop.
		Therefore, mildew or mold and can be caused as a result of living conditions inside your unit, such as a lack of ventilation, hot steamy showers, or other activities that increase the overall humidity in your rental unit.
		Another common cause of mildew and mold in rental units can be the unauthorized installation of a washer and/or dryer in a rental unit that was not designed for such use and the equipment is not properly vented.
	www.inman.com /inf/realigent/story.asp?ID=47156 (957 words)

	How to Prevent and Remove Mildew
		Mildew is a persistent problem in warm, humid climates and in many parts of the country where the humidity level is high during summer months.
		To prevent mildew and eliminate it after it has formed, an understanding of what mildew is, what causes it to develop, and how it can be stopped and kept from returning is necessary.
		Since mildew spores are almost always present, the three best ways to control mildew growth are to eliminate the source of food, deprive the mildew of sufficient moisture, and/or to keep the temperature too low for fast mildew growth.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /BODY_HE633 (4334 words)

	Sugarbeet Powdery Mildew
		The first observation of powdery mildew of sugarbeet in Minnesota and North Dakota was in the Renville area in southern Minnesota on Sept. 4, 1975.Within two weeks, it was found as far north as Grand Forks.
		Mildew may even show up on the upper leaves that have not completely expanded when disease is severe.
		If five applications beginning at the first sign of mildew is taken as the standard, then a delay of two weeks before biweekly applications were started resulted in a 16.9 percent reduction in sucrose per acre, and a four-week delay resulted in a 23.3 percent loss, nearly the same as the untreated (Table 1).
	www.sbreb.org /brochures/Mildew/index2.htm (1755 words)

	Mildew Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Remove the mildew with a mixture of one quart household bleach, a half-cup of laundry detergent, and three quarts warm water.
		Poor mildew resistance in a coating is a performance weakness that quickly becomes an aesthetic issue.
		Maximum mildew resistance on bare wood is provided with a three-coat paint system consisting of a primer coat of penetrating oil primer and two finish coats of a high quality acrylic latex.
	www.dalyspaint.com /mildew_information.htm (915 words)

	Sugarbeet Powdery Mildew
		Mildew may even appear on the upper leaves that have not completely expanded when the disease is severe.
		When inspecting a field for powdery mildew, look in the areas of the field that are beginning to turn light green or yellow green in color due to depletion of available nitrogen.
		Powdery mildew is caused by the fungus, Erysiphe polygoni (formerly Erysiphe betae).
	www.ext.nodak.edu /extpubs/plantsci/pests/pp967w.htm (1001 words)

	Mildew
		The most favorable conditions for powdery mildew are nighttime temperatures of 60F and relative humidity of 90 to 99%, with 80F temps and 40 to 79% relative humidity during the days -- conditions common in late spring and early fall.
		Downy mildews like it cool and moist, making them most troublesome in the eastern and northern areas of the U.S. Under humid, cool conditions, spores appear copiously on the lower surfaces of leaves, growing in tree-like formation on branched fruiting structures, unlike the powdery mildew spores, which are produced in chains.
		Unlike powdery mildew spores, which are spread by the wind, downy mildew is spread by splashing water.
	www.iserv.net /~wmize/mildew.htm (1325 words)

	Rid your bathroom of mildew
		Mildew is a type of fungus that be found growing on a multitude of surfaces where moisture and temperature levels are high.
		Mildew can be identified and distinguished from other types of fungi by its thin, sheet-like appearance that often coats entire surfaces.
		Mildew grows on shower walls and doors by feeding on body oils and soap scum trapped on painted surfaces, grout, shower doors, curtains, and tiling.
	inin.essortment.com /bathroommildew_rgut.htm (856 words)

	Powdery Mildew of Apple
		Mildew severity and the need for control measures are related to cultivar susceptibility and intended fruit market.
		Symptoms: Powdery mildew causes whitish lesions on curled or longitudinally folded leaves (photo 2-1), stunted whitish-gray twig growth evident on dormant shoots (photo 2-2), and fruit russeting (photo 2-3).
		Disease Cycle: The mildew fungus overwinters mainly as mycelium in dormant blossom and shoot buds produced and infected the previous growing season.
	www.caf.wvu.edu /kearneysville/disease_descriptions/ompowmil.html (713 words)

	Downy Mildew on Soybean
		Downy mildew is a common disease of soybean that occurs wherever soybean is grown.
		For that reason, the status of downy mildew is carefully monitored during the development of new soybean varieties with new sources of soybean germplasm or transgenic technology.
		The downy mildew fungus survives as oospores in crop residue and on the surface of seed.
	www.plantpath.wisc.edu /soyhealth/minordiseases/downy.htm (396 words)

	Mildew (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mildew exists in the atmosphere in a dormant phase.
		Mildew can also occur because of overwetting and/or incomplete drying of carpet during the cleaning process.
		To eliminate mildew, the most important thing is to ensure that the absence of the chief factor that support it : dampness.Various fungicides are available in the market targetted at mildew treatment of carpets.
	www.a2zcarpet.com /consumer/11004.htm (149 words)

	More than Normal Rainfall Can Cause Exterior Moss and Mildew Problems for Homeowners
		Mildew is a mold, a type of fungus.
		There are many varieties of mildew, but from the homeowner's perspective, there is no need to determine which variety is causing the problems.
		Once the moss and mildew caused by this year's heavy rains are cleaned up, Parrott suggests taking a look around to see what can be done to keep any future growth to a minimum.
	www.ext.vt.edu /news/releases/063098/mossmild.html (831 words)

	Mildew (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mildew is evidenced by the presence of mold or fungus growth.
		in professional colloquial use by plant pathologists, mildew is usually synonymous with powdery mildew, a growth on a plant surface by a member of the Erysiphales; a disease so signalized, or a powdery mildew fungus.
		Dark mildews, is caused by one of the Meliolaceae.
	www.mold-test-kit.bz /mildew.htm (551 words)

	Powdery Mildew on Vegetables Management Guidelines--UC IPM
		A wide variety of vegetable crops are affected by powdery mildews, including artichoke, beans, beets, carrot, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, melons, parsnips, peas, peppers, pumpkins, radicchio, radishes, squash, tomatillo, tomatoes, and turnips (Table 1).
		Powdery mildew first appears as white, powdery spots that may form on both surfaces of leaves, on shoots, and sometimes on flowers and fruit.
		An exception is one of the powdery mildews that affects artichokes, onions, peppers, and tomatoes: it produces yellow patches on leaves but little powdery growth.
	www.ipm.ucdavis.edu /PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7406.html (1452 words)

	Powdery Mildews on Ornamental Plants, HYG-3047-96
		Although the fungi that cause powdery mildew are usually different on different plants, all of the powdery mildew diseases are similar in appearance.
		Powdery mildews, as the name implies, often appear as a superficial white or gray powdery growth of fungus over the surface of leaves, stems, flowers, or fruit of affected plants.
		Most powdery mildew fungi produce airborne spores and infect plants when temperatures are moderate (60 to 80 degrees F) and will not be present during the hottest days of the summer.
	ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/3000/3047.html (765 words)

	Powdery Mildew of Grape, HYG-3018-94
		Powdery mildew is caused by the fungus Uncinula necator.
		In the spring, airborne spores (ascospores) released from the cleistothecia are the primary inoculum for powdery mildew infections.
		The conidia serve as "secondary inoculum" for powdery mildew infection throughout the remainder of the growing season.
	ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/3000/3018.html (1002 words)

	Menco's Mildew Technical Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The bleach is the key component that actually kills the mildew.
		The appearance of the finish is enhanced, not by immediate results of the mildewcide itself, but the long term protection from unsightly mildew growth.
		For interior applications, the environment is healthier since mildew is not present on the walls.
	www.menco.com /mildewtechpage.htm (2385 words)

	Mildew on Rose Leaves - Rose Magazine
		Mildew is a fungal disease, which affects roses.
		The first signs of powdery mildew appear on young leaves, which hold their color but begin to crinkle.
		Once mildew is noticed (keep an eye out for it in the early stages), spray the rose bushes with fungicidal soap or wettable sulphur (both products are readily available at the local nursery).
	www.rosemagazine.com /articles02/pages/mildew.asp (686 words)

	Powdery Mildew of Vegetables
		Powdery mildew is a serious disease of beans, southern peas, okra, squash, cucumbers, muskmelons, honeydews, and pumpkins in Florida.
		Powdery mildew of okra, squash, cucumbers, muskmelons, honeydews, and pumpkins is caused by the fungus Podosphaera xanthii (Sphaerotheca fulginea).
		Powdery mildew of strawberries is caused by the fungus Sphaerotheca macularis.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /VH014 (790 words)

	Powdery Mildew
		If powdery mildew has been a problem in the past, choose a variety that has some resistance to the disease.
		The fungi which cause powdery mildew are spread by spores produced in the white patches.
		Management of powdery mildew on fruit trees may be combined with the normal spray schedule and should begin at the green tip bud stage for apples.
	plantclinic.cornell.edu /FactSheets/powdery/powdery.htm (1100 words)

	A powdery mildew season to forget
		It was so bad that in early July Gubler eradicated the powdery mildew in the Sacramento Delta vineyard where he annually rates a wide array of control treatments before he could rate treatments for mildew severity.
		The untreated check was at 93.6 percent mildew; berries on those vines were half the sized of vines effectively treated for mildew and the vines were beginning to defoliate by mid-July.
		As bad a mildew season as it was, the trials conducted by Leavitt and Gubler indicated a wide range of materials did work very well, compared to the untreated check, just not as well as in the past because it was such a bad mildew year.
	westernfarmpress.com /news/8-25-05-powdery-mildew-season/index.html (1343 words)

	Powdery Mildew of Cherry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Introduction: Powdery mildew of cherry and plum is not normally an economically important disease.
		Powdery mildew is, however, a serious disease in the nursery.
		Cultural practices to reduce mildew include annual tree pruning and removing hedgerows located close to orchards to facilitate drying of fruit and foliage to create a less favorable microclimate for disease development.
	www.caf.wvu.edu /kearneysville/disease_descriptions/omchmil.html (415 words)

	Downy Mildew
		Downy Mildew may never have garnered the cult worship of their deepest influences, R.E.M. and 10,000 Maniacs, but they certainly made some of the most dreamy and delightful alternative jangle rock you'll ever come across.
		This further beffudles me as to why Boldonado ever sang lead on so many Downy Mildew songs, as the man simply hasn't the voice (although his backround vocals against Homer's leads are wonderful).
		By 1991 Downy Mildew had acquired a contract with indie label High Street (a subsidary of Windham Hill).
	www.angelfire.com /indie/impryan/downy.html (742 words)

	mildew. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The powdery mildews usually grow on the surface of plant tissues, forming a gray or white coating and absorbing nourishment from the host.
		For the occurrence and control of mildews in agriculture, see diseases of plants.
		Powdery mildews are classified in the kingdom Fungi, phylum (division) Ascomycota; downy mildews are classified in the kingdom Protista, phylum (division) Oomycota.
	www.bartleby.com /65/mi/mildew.html (179 words)

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