Diseases caused by true fungi in plants

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1. Powdery mildew: A common fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, powdery mildew appears as a white, powdery substance on the leaves, stems, and fruit of plants.

2. Rust: Rust is a fungal disease that shows up as reddish-brown or yellowish-orange pustules on the undersides of leaves. It can cause the leaves to turn yellow and drop prematurely.

3. Downy mildew: Downy mildew is caused by a fungus-like organism and can affect a variety of plants, including grapes, cucumbers, and lettuce. Symptoms include yellow or brown spots on leaves, stunted growth, and eventual plant death.

4. Anthracnose: Anthracnose is a fungal disease that affects a variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, and vegetables. Symptoms include small, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, and fruit, along with dieback and defoliation.

5. Botrytis blight: Also known as gray mold, botrytis blight is a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants, including ornamentals, fruits, and vegetables. Symptoms include gray, fuzzy mold on plant tissue, which can lead to rot and decay.

6. Fusarium wilt: Fusarium wilt is a fungal disease that affects a variety of plants, including tomatoes, cucurbits, and cotton. Symptoms include wilting, yellowing, and stunting of plants, along with vascular discoloration and plant death.

7. Verticillium wilt: Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that affects a variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Symptoms include wilting, yellowing, and browning of leaves, along with vascular discoloration and plant death.