Powdery mildew of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) caused by Podosphaera xanthii in Japan
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Powdery mildew was found on watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan in February and May 2024. The associated fungus was identified as Podosphaera xanthii based on morphological characteristics of the anamorph and molecular analysis of rDNA-ITS regions. No chasmothecium was observed. Podosphaera xanthii is proposed as another powdery mildew pathogen on watermelon in Japan.
Source: 日本植物病理學會報
Authors: T. TAKUSHI, A. AJITOMI, H. MAEUEJO, M. MIYAGI
Institution: Okinawa Prefectural Agricultural Research Center
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410911798