The study of basil downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Peronospora belbahrii, has evolved into a multidisciplinary field that integrates molecular biology, plant pathology and genetics. Research has ...

The Latin name for basil is Ocimum basilicum, which loosely translated means “a fragrance fit for a king.” (It is pronounced OH-see-mum bah-SIL-ih-kum). Basil is in the mint family of plants and there ...

Basil is one of the tastiest herbs in any kitchen garden, but these delicate plants can wilt if they're not receiving the proper care. Here's why basil plants can be susceptible to wilting, plus seven ...

Which states lead in the production of basil? Illinois is likely not one of your first guesses. However, basil is big in Illinois. About 600 acres of basil are planted in Illinois with a value between ...

Basil can add a little zest to any meal. But downy mildew disease threatens the herb’s very existence. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are trying to ...

A destructive plant disease known as basil downy mildew has been making its way around the U.S. since 2007 and will likely appear in Kansas again this year as temperatures warm. The disease is fatal ...