Powdery mildew belongs to the kingdom Fungi, and it is not classified under the kingdom Monera, which encompasses prokaryotic organisms like bacteria.
Specifically, powdery mildew is part of the class Leotiomycetes, and it falls under the order Erysiphales. The family most often associated with powdery mildew is Erysiphaceae.
So, to summarize, powdery mildew is classified within the following taxonomic hierarchy:
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Class: Leotiomycetes
- Order: Erysiphales
- Family: Erysiphaceae
There are various genera and species within this family that are responsible for powdery mildew on different types of plants.