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Powdery Mildew

This airborne disease causes silvery white patches on the leaves of most brassicas, which eventually causes defoliation.  It favours warm and humid conditions and spores can affect both the upper and undersides of leaves.  Characteristic silvery patches may be more prevalent on the undersides of leaves where they are protected from rainfall.

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