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Downy Mildew of Cabbage caused by the fungus Peronospora parasitica. Damage occurs mostly to young plants or to exposed leaves of heading plants. The same fungus also attacks collards, turnips, kale, and broccoli. The fungus Alternaria often invades leaves damaged by downy mildew. Good resistance to downy mildew in some varieties. |