The mycelium of S. rayssiae var. zeae permeates the mesophyll;the hyphae are irregular in shape and are lobulate rather than tubular. Sporangia are produced sympodially in groups of between two and six in a basipetal succession on sporangiophores, which arise from hyphae congregated in the substomatal cavities;sporangial production occurs superstomatally.
Related invasive species
- Peronosclerospora spontanea
- Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae
- Downy mildew
Related Farm Practice
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The characteristic feature of brown stripe downy mildew, as its name suggests, is the vein-limited striping of the foliage. Other parts of the plant including husk leaves, ears or tassels, do not show symptoms even though all of the leaves including the flag leaf may be affected by the disease.